
Kia Optima
Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,685 cc
LC61 VVKMOT history
LC61 VVK is a silver diesel Kia Optima first used on 5 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2024 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 58,007 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 58,007 mi
- At MOT on 4 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,074 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC61 VVK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Optima
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,685 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 5 Dec 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Oct 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC61 VVK was last recorded at 58,007 miles on 4 Oct 2023, 4,045 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 53,962 miles · 1 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 4,045 miles
- Average per year
- 5,074 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 58,007 miles
- 2022 – 53,962 miles
- 2021 – 39,462 miles
- 2019 – 33,260 miles
- 2017 – 32,153 miles
- 2016 – 25,428 miles
- 2015 – 21,422 miles
- 2014 – 12,970 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryParking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
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.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
11 tests since 18 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass58,007 miles (+4,045)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 58,007 miles
- Test number
- 760051343980
- AdvisoryParking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Pass53,962 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 53,962 miles
- Test number
- 933673900642
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,954 miles (+14,492)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,954 miles
- Test number
- 737863921983
- DangerousSteering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii))
- MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (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 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass39,462 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 39,462 miles
- Test number
- 343308775635
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisorySlight POP noise from steering, all components checked, nothing broken, damaged, loose or worn
Fail39,461 miles (+6,201)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,461 miles
- Test number
- 349773540417
- MajorSteering column universal joint has excessive wear or play Column (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass33,260 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 33,260 miles
- Test number
- 602194623227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,260 miles (+1,107)1 major1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,260 miles
- Test number
- 226354906041
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass32,153 miles (+6,725)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 32,153 miles
- Test number
- 987982337253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,428 miles (+4,006)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 25,428 miles
- Test number
- 871966868182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,422 miles (+8,452)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 21,422 miles
- Test number
- 311604209862
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,970 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 12,970 miles
- Test number
- 117962724300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC61 VVK
- Does LC61 VVK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LC61 VVK expired on 3 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LC61 VVK?
- The MOT on LC61 VVK expired on 3 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LC61 VVK done?
- LC61 VVK was recorded at 58,007 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2023, an average of 5,074 miles a year.
- Has LC61 VVK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC61 VVK has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on LC61 VVK 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 VVK find?
- LC61 VVK passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2023 with 1 advisory: parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
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