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LC16 XVR

2016 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,624 mi
Last recorded127,624 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC16 XVR
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 127,624 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 101,953 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 101,950 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both sides. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 67,822 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 67,518 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 64,439 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 64,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2021 57,520 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 52,502 miles

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2019 50,202 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 41,034 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 33,058 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 20,103 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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LC16 XVR is a 2016 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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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What year was LC16 XVR registered?

LC16 XVR is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 14 June 2016.

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