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LC61 VVK

2011 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,007 mi
Last recorded58,007 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Optima70,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 VVK
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 58,007 miles

parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 1 Sep 2022 53,962 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 53,954 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 39,462 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight POP noise from steering, all components checked, nothing broken, damaged, loose or worn

Fail 8 Apr 2021 39,461 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play Column (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 33,260 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 33,260 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 32,153 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 25,428 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 21,422 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 12,970 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 VVK is a 2011 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VVK registered?

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

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