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LD61 ULZ

2011 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,205 mi
Last recorded116,205 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Optima70,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 ULZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 116,205 miles

Low oil level light showing

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 116,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Low oil level light showing

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 109,854 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 109,852 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 100,357 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 100,277 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 95,626 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 95,615 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 87,946 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 87,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 80,342 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 80,342 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 72,620 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 68,036 miles

smoke too clear for meter to detect

Pass 7 Dec 2015 50,828 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 34,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LD61 ULZ is a 2011 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LD61 ULZ registered?

LD61 ULZ is a 2011 Kia Optima, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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