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Kia Optima

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,685 cc

LC61 VPYMOT history

LC61 VPY is a blue diesel Kia Optima first used on 20 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 117,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

LC61 VPY blue Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
117,078 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VPY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VPY was last recorded at 117,078 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 4,640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,438 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,640 miles
Average per year
9,725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,078 miles
  • 2024 – 112,438 miles
  • 2023 – 104,715 miles
  • 2022 – 95,478 miles
  • 2021 – 84,036 miles
  • 2020 – 76,272 miles
  • 2019 – 69,998 miles
  • 2018 – 62,048 miles
  • 2017 – 43,450 miles
  • 2016 – 30,975 miles
  • 2015 – 18,233 miles
  • 2014 – 6,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,078 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,078 miles (+4,640)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    117,078 miles
    Test number
    954602237848
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass112,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    112,438 miles
    Test number
    810913741127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail112,438 miles (+7,723)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,438 miles
    Test number
    948529787023
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass104,715 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,715 miles
    Test number
    496596777796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail104,711 miles (+9,233)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,711 miles
    Test number
    114371467460
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass95,478 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    95,478 miles
    Test number
    792478715750
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail95,478 miles (+11,442)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,478 miles
    Test number
    363210005147
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass84,036 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,036 miles
    Test number
    350915891788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail84,036 miles (+7,764)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,036 miles
    Test number
    969758845737
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass76,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    76,272 miles
    Test number
    502029089559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail76,272 miles (+6,274)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,272 miles
    Test number
    341617714983
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

  12. Pass69,998 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,998 miles
    Test number
    374933370900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,968 miles (+7,920)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,968 miles
    Test number
    695498556243
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

  14. Pass62,048 miles (+18,598)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    62,048 miles
    Test number
    696831122479
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light inoperative.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light inoperative.

  15. Pass43,450 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    43,450 miles
    Test number
    323981310611
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs scored on inner face (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail43,450 miles (+12,475)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,450 miles
    Test number
    594167463551
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs scored on inner face (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass30,975 miles (+12,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    30,975 miles
    Test number
    489788610014
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass18,233 miles (+11,593)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    18,233 miles
    Test number
    407291005206
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass6,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    6,640 miles
    Test number
    396723104430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 VPY

Does LC61 VPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VPY is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VPY?
The MOT on LC61 VPY is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 VPY done?
LC61 VPY was recorded at 117,078 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 9,725 miles a year.
Has LC61 VPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VPY has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LC61 VPY 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 VPY find?
LC61 VPY passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both.

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