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LB61 ERU

2011 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,530 mi
Last recorded70,530 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2011 Kia Optima70,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 70,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

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

Slight play on steering wheel while side to side steering test.

Pass 8 Jun 2020 63,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 63,386 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 56,500 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 47,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 47,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 38,909 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 38,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 33,440 miles

front discs corroded inner faces

nearside rear tyre low inner edge

offside rear tyre low inner edge

Fail 30 Aug 2016 33,440 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front discs corroded inner faces

nearside rear tyre low inner edge

offside rear tyre low inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2015 21,639 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 19,381 miles

both nearside and offside rear tyres starting to crack within the tread

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 ERU is a 2011 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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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What year was LB61 ERU registered?

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

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