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LC61 VVJ

2011 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,136 mi
Last recorded74,136 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Optima70,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 74,136 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 74,136 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 68,060 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 64,265 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 27 Nov 2023 64,265 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 18 Nov 2022 61,081 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 61,081 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 57,107 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 57,105 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2020 52,943 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 52,943 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 45,735 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 40,440 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 29,810 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 27,514 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 17,264 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 9,494 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 VVJ is a 2011 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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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What year was LC61 VVJ registered?

LC61 VVJ is a 2011 Kia Optima, first registered on 5 December 2011.

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