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Kia Optima

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,685 cc

LC61 VVHMOT history

LC61 VVH is a grey diesel Kia Optima first used on 2 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 160,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

LC61 VVH grey Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
160,945 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VVH
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
2 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VVH was last recorded at 160,945 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,795 miles · 21 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
150 miles
Average per year
11,517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,945 miles
  • 2025 – 151,574 miles
  • 2024 – 140,259 miles
  • 2023 – 128,942 miles
  • 2022 – 116,847 miles
  • 2021 – 104,387 miles
  • 2020 – 100,455 miles
  • 2019 – 81,819 miles
  • 2018 – 62,055 miles
  • 2016 – 41,326 miles
  • 2015 – 34,027 miles
  • 2014 – 24,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,945 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INSIDE EDGE ALSO HAS NAIL IN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive TURBO CHARGER AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDESRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE TURBO CHARGER AREA

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,945 miles (+150)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    160,945 miles
    Test number
    165147440071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INSIDE EDGE ALSO HAS NAIL IN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive TURBO CHARGER AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail160,795 miles (+9,221)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,795 miles
    Test number
    269927555271
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% IMBALANCED ACROSS REAR AXLE BY 90% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (INNER SIDES) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INSIDE EDGE ALSO HAS NAIL IN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive TURBO CHARGER AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass151,574 miles (+144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    151,574 miles
    Test number
    261157670960
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE TURBO CHARGER AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES

  4. Fail151,430 miles (+11,171)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,430 miles
    Test number
    717605787042
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW ON BOTH REAR WHEELS (BRAKE TEST RESULTS PROVIDED ON NEXT PAGE (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE TURBO CHARGER AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES

  5. Pass140,259 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    140,259 miles
    Test number
    305756142991
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from turbo boost pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail140,259 miles (+11,317)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,259 miles
    Test number
    957643199708
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from turbo boost pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass128,942 miles (+12,095)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,942 miles
    Test number
    952114760759
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass116,847 miles (+12,460)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,847 miles
    Test number
    806815453705
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass104,387 miles (+3,932)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    104,387 miles
    Test number
    106952215931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,455 miles (+18,636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,455 miles
    Test number
    576473001452
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass81,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,819 miles
    Test number
    749718267702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,819 miles (+19,764)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,819 miles
    Test number
    536819412704
    • 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 Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass62,055 miles (+20,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,055 miles
    Test number
    656375719979
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass41,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    41,326 miles
    Test number
    909616518715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,326 miles (+7,299)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,326 miles
    Test number
    568807127338
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass34,027 miles (+9,138)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    34,027 miles
    Test number
    453991593255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    24,889 miles
    Test number
    148216134398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 VVH

Does LC61 VVH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VVH is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VVH?
The MOT on LC61 VVH is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 VVH done?
LC61 VVH was recorded at 160,945 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 11,517 miles a year.
Has LC61 VVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VVH has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 VVH 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 VVH find?
LC61 VVH passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge also has nail in outer edge, and 5 more.

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