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LB61 EPZ

2011 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,543 mi
Last recorded142,543 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Optima70,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 EPZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 142,543 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension including hubs have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 142,529 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension has general surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension has general surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 142,529 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension has general surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension has general surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 142,224 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

shields fitted from new restricting access

Fail 22 Apr 2022 142,224 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected possitive battery terminal came off while testing and insecure (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

shields fitted from new restricting access

Pass 20 Mar 2021 134,022 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 127,997 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 108,119 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 108,119 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 95,463 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 95,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 78,592 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 59,180 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 59,180 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 42,771 miles

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 EPZ is a 2011 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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