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LC16 XXV

2016 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,467 mi
Last recorded79,467 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC16 XXV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 79,467 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 71,395 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 64,683 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 64,683 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 52,625 miles

front brake pads very low

nsr tyre heavily stepped and worn on inner section of tread and tread low (3mm)

osr tyre stepped and worn on inner section of tread

Pass 8 Jul 2022 38,390 miles

NSR TYRE CRACKED IN TREAD AND WORN/STEPPED ON INNER SECTION OF TREAD

OSF TYRE CRACKED IN TREAD AND TREAD LOW 2MM

Pass 2 Jul 2021 26,886 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 20,411 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 11,996 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 XXV is a 2016 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XXV registered?

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

Is LC16 XXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC16 XXV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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