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LC66 UWX

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,848 mi
Last recorded117,848 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC66 UWX
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 117,848 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 101,910 miles

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 13 Feb 2024 101,843 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 26 Jan 2024 101,796 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 83,711 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 62,337 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Feb 2022 53,798 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2021 40,600 miles

Nearside Rear perishing on sidewall

Fail 2 Feb 2021 40,588 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear perishing on sidewall

Pass 3 Feb 2020 29,738 miles

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

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

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

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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LC66 UWX is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC66 UWX registered?

LC66 UWX is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 6 December 2016.

Is LC66 UWX safe to buy?

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