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LB65 UUA

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,385 mi
Last recorded96,385 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB65 UUA
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 96,385 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rattling noise from gearbox/clutch

Fail 22 Apr 2026 96,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also badly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rattling noise from gearbox/clutch

Pass 16 Jan 2026 94,274 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edges uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edges uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 77,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lifted on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lifted on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 61,365 miles

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

Nearside headlamp Light intensity reduced

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 61,365 miles

Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

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

Nearside headlamp Light intensity reduced

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 44,278 miles

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

tyres missed shaped

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 20 Jan 2022 33,628 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 29,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 25,067 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 19,504 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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LB65 UUA is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2016 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 54,870 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 10 years old, this Kia Optima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LB65 UUA is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 January 2016.

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