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LC61 UGP

2011 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,255 mi
Last recorded131,255 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Optima70,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 131,255 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Number plate bulbs dim but working

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 131,233 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all gone white apart from side repeaters. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively advise change. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread life remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread life remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive OSF drive shaft seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reg bulbs very dim but working.

too clean for emissions.

Pass 23 Jan 2025 105,407 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 105,405 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested No dipped Beam (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative BOTH (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel BOTH (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 91,323 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 80,251 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 72,001 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 67,973 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 66,999 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 66,999 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 62,790 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 62,790 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 57,826 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 49,689 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 41,292 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 34,619 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 UGP is a 2011 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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