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LC61 VNW

2011 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,415 mi
Last recorded128,415 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 2011 Kia Optima70,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 VNW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 128,415 miles

Front Chip in windscreen not obscuring drivers view

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken at flexi but not likely to become detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 128,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Chip in windscreen not obscuring drivers view

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken at flexi but not likely to become detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 114,394 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 103,973 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 91,272 miles

Nearside rear tyre getting low and perished

Offside headlamp aim on lower limits

Pass 19 Apr 2018 76,127 miles

Offside Front slight lump on outer side wall

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

Oil leak engine

Pass 15 May 2017 64,852 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 50,255 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 38,660 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 25,708 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 25,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 VNW is a 2011 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LC61 VNW registered?

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

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