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LB61 EKF

2011 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,016 mi
Last recorded83,016 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Optima70,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 EKF
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 83,016 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 83,014 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 77,189 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 71,570 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 66,312 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 59,995 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 53,350 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 47,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 37,844 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 32,825 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 26,960 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine under tray fitted at time of test

front tyres inner edge wearing smooth

Pass 16 Nov 2015 20,685 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 14,910 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f and n/s/front tyres rotational arrows facing wrong direction

How Reliable is the Kia Optima?

Based on 96,564 MOT tests across 12,485 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
8,760
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
12,485
On UK Roads
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LB61 EKF is a 2011 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 70,114 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Kia Optima typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 15 years old, this Kia Optima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LB61 EKF registered?

LB61 EKF is a 2011 Kia Optima, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is LB61 EKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB61 EKF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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