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LC61 VPE

2011 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

33,295 mi
Last recorded33,295 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Optima70,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 33,295 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 29,591 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 29,554 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm , cracking and low edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 25,719 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 22,569 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 21,391 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 20,251 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 19,293 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 17,466 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 14,374 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 12,672 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 1,606 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 9,612 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 VPE is a 2011 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VPE registered?

LC61 VPE is a 2011 Kia Optima, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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