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LB61 ERX

2011 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

160,701 mi
Last recorded160,701 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2011 Kia Optima70,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 160,701 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))

Slight knock from steering rack. Further investigation required.

Slight oil leak from underside the vehicle. Further investigation needed to determine location. Advice to keep an eye on the engine oil level.

Surface corrosion underside vehicle covering brake, suspension, and steering components.

Under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

Vehicle’s emissions too clean to produce any emissions related data.

Pass 12 Feb 2021 143,060 miles

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

Slight steering knock from steering wheel. Further investigation will be required to determine exact problem.

Under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

Pass 8 Feb 2020 126,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing close to the legal limit. 225/45/18 95W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 95W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing close to the legal limit. 225/45/18 95W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

Pass 15 Feb 2019 116,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre very close to the legal limit. 225/45/18 95W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre very close to the legal limit. 225/45/18 95W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight notchiness at steering wheel. Further investigation required to determine exact location and problem. (2.2.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

Fail 15 Feb 2019 116,309 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre very close to the legal limit. 225/45/18 95W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre very close to the legal limit. 225/45/18 95W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight notchiness at steering wheel. Further investigation required to determine exact location and problem. (2.2.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

Pass 6 Mar 2018 89,325 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 34,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2015 23,621 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 21,463 miles

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

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 ERX is a 2011 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ERX registered?

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

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