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LC61 VPO

2011 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,203 mi
Last recorded136,203 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Optima70,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 136,203 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 124,119 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 111,025 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 111,025 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2024 110,153 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 106,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 103,282 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight knocking noise (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 103,282 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight knocking noise (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 97,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 91,328 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 86,174 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 86,174 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 80,745 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2015 67,363 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 55,439 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 55,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VPO is a 2011 Kia Optima in Grey 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 VPO is a 2011 Kia Optima, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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