Kia Optima
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,685 cc
LC61 VPXMOT history
LC61 VPX is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 20 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 133,352 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 133,352 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 13 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,934 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC61 VPX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Optima
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,685 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 20 Dec 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC61 VPX was last recorded at 133,352 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 1,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 131,649 miles · 2 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,703 miles
- Average per year
- 7,934 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 133,352 miles
- 2025 – 131,649 miles
- 2024 – 125,273 miles
- 2023 – 112,709 miles
- 2022 – 100,111 miles
- 2021 – 93,921 miles
- 2020 – 85,170 miles
- 2019 – 80,686 miles
- 2018 – 73,760 miles
- 2017 – 68,448 miles
- 2016 – 64,029 miles
- 2015 – 54,868 miles
- 2014 – 40,559 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass133,352 miles
- MinorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 16 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,352 miles (+1,703)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 133,352 miles
- Test number
- 855397921393
- MinorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass131,649 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 131,649 miles
- Test number
- 664002035622
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,645 miles (+6,372)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,645 miles
- Test number
- 135301373170
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass125,273 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 125,273 miles
- Test number
- 985085047486
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Fail125,273 miles (+12,564)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,273 miles
- Test number
- 575974706008
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass112,709 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 112,709 miles
- Test number
- 762179828657
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail112,709 miles (+12,598)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,709 miles
- Test number
- 625236017705
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side brake binding on (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass100,111 miles (+6,190)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 100,111 miles
- Test number
- 226737719336
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass93,921 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 93,921 miles
- Test number
- 368823690555
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail93,912 miles (+8,742)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,912 miles
- Test number
- 731718020313
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass85,170 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 85,170 miles
- Test number
- 632655461459
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail85,169 miles (+4,483)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,169 miles
- Test number
- 384276151243
- DangerousOffside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch liner damaged
Pass80,686 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 80,686 miles
- Test number
- 555616369451
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail80,678 miles (+6,918)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,678 miles
- Test number
- 402214919411
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass73,760 miles (+5,312)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 73,760 miles
- Test number
- 337629728580
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass68,448 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 68,448 miles
- Test number
- 722529114872
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail68,445 miles (+4,416)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,445 miles
- Test number
- 649625523813
- FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass64,029 miles (+9,161)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 64,029 miles
- Test number
- 423164794068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,868 miles (+14,309)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 54,868 miles
- Test number
- 134013704786
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin at limit (3.5.1g)
Pass40,559 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 40,559 miles
- Test number
- 466470354328
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LC61 VPX
- Does LC61 VPX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VPX is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC61 VPX?
- The MOT on LC61 VPX is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC61 VPX done?
- LC61 VPX was recorded at 133,352 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 7,934 miles a year.
- Has LC61 VPX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC61 VPX has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LC61 VPX ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LC61 VPX find?
- LC61 VPX passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.
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