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LC61 UGN

2011 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,055 mi
Last recorded110,055 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Optima70,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 UGN
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 110,055 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 110,055 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 98,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 93,239 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 93,239 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2022 75,442 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 70,286 miles

Both front brake discs lipped/corroded

Both rear brake discs corroded

O/s/f brakes binding on

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 64,347 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake reserve travel slightly high

steering noisy in operation

Pass 24 Sep 2019 57,934 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 57,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 51,069 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 44,084 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 44,073 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 35,282 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 29,800 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Rear Tyre cracked + perished + bald inner edge

Undertray fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 29,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine cover fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + bald on edges, no cords visible (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked + perished + bald inner edge

Undertray fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 18,036 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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LC61 UGN is a 2011 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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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LC61 UGN is a 2011 Kia Optima, first registered on 2 December 2011.

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