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LC61 VPZ

2011 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,837 mi
Last recorded104,837 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Optima70,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 104,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear middle section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel also noise (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 99,662 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion nearside and offside front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking from steering (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front to rear brake pipes have been joined

parking brake minimum effort just met

Fail 3 Nov 2023 99,661 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion nearside and offside front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking from steering (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front to rear brake pipes have been joined

parking brake minimum effort just met

Fail 31 Oct 2023 99,661 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Oil level above maximum, conducting emissions test may damage engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Front to rear pipes inadequately supported, hanging down from vehicle (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Multiple cuts but not through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Knocking (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 99,655 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking from steering (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake minimum effort just met

Pass 10 Sep 2022 94,887 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underside corroded slightly (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-55-17 uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-55-17 uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 94,887 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underside corroded slightly (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-55-17 uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-55-17 uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 91,820 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 83,439 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 74,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 61,123 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 55,202 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 46,285 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 32,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 18,873 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 VPZ is a 2011 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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