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LC61 VPM

2011 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,127 mi
Last recorded54,127 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Optima70,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 VPM
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 54,127 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 50,320 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 50,225 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 46,081 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 38,522 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 35,098 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 33,788 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 VPM is a 2011 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VPM registered?

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

Is LC61 VPM safe to buy?

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