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Kia Optima

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,685 cc

LC61 VPZMOT history

LC61 VPZ is a grey diesel Kia Optima first used on 20 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 104,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2024.

LC61 VPZ grey Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2025
Mileage
104,837 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2024
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VPZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VPZ was last recorded at 104,837 miles on 2 Nov 2024, 5,175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,662 miles · 6 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
5,175 miles
Average per year
8,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 104,837 miles
  • 2023 – 99,662 miles
  • 2022 – 94,887 miles
  • 2021 – 91,820 miles
  • 2020 – 83,439 miles
  • 2019 – 74,392 miles
  • 2018 – 61,123 miles
  • 2017 – 55,202 miles
  • 2016 – 46,285 miles
  • 2015 – 32,778 miles
  • 2014 – 18,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,837 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear middle section (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel also noise (2.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking from steering

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion rear suspension arms

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake minimum effort just met

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion nearside and offside front brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear brake pipes

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,837 miles (+5,175)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    104,837 miles
    Test number
    557918889020
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear middle section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel also noise (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass99,662 miles (+1)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    99,662 miles
    Test number
    747133178201
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion nearside and offside front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking from steering (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes have been joined
    • AdvisoryParking brake minimum effort just met

  3. Fail99,661 miles2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,661 miles
    Test number
    287865195146
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion nearside and offside front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking from steering (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes have been joined
    • AdvisoryParking brake minimum effort just met

  4. Fail99,661 miles (+6)1 dangerous10 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,661 miles
    Test number
    924781870639
    • DangerousFront Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Oil level above maximum, conducting emissions test may damage engine (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Front to rear pipes inadequately supported, hanging down from vehicle (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Multiple cuts but not through to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Knocking (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail99,655 miles (+4,768)7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,655 miles
    Test number
    538185301525
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake excessively binding both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking from steering (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake minimum effort just met

  6. Pass94,887 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    94,887 miles
    Test number
    737363228355
    • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underside corroded slightly (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-55-17 uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-55-17 uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail94,887 miles (+3,067)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,887 miles
    Test number
    851724446878
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underside corroded slightly (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-55-17 uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-55-17 uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass91,820 miles (+8,381)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,820 miles
    Test number
    347075447515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,439 miles (+9,047)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,439 miles
    Test number
    213523765547
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass74,392 miles (+13,269)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,392 miles
    Test number
    187315783670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass61,123 miles (+5,921)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    61,123 miles
    Test number
    736038404230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,202 miles (+8,917)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,202 miles
    Test number
    457321953553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,285 miles (+13,507)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    46,285 miles
    Test number
    444135178487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,778 miles (+13,905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    32,778 miles
    Test number
    377215363816
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass18,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    18,873 miles
    Test number
    926921024319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 VPZ

Does LC61 VPZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 VPZ expired on 5 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VPZ?
The MOT on LC61 VPZ expired on 5 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 VPZ done?
LC61 VPZ was recorded at 104,837 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2024, an average of 8,631 miles a year.
Has LC61 VPZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VPZ has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LC61 VPZ 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 VPZ find?
LC61 VPZ passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2024 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear middle section; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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