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LD16 HVE

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,256 mi
Last recorded92,256 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD16 HVE
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 92,256 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 84,770 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 79,592 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 72,877 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 65,200 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 59,175 miles

Rear Unable to fully inspect all rear seatbelts due to covers fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2021 59,175 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Unable to fully inspect all rear seatbelts due to covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2020 51,634 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 51,634 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 26,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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LD16 HVE 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 80%.

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 LD16 HVE registered?

LD16 HVE is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is LD16 HVE safe to buy?

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