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LD16 VDG

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,618 mi
Last recorded101,618 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 101,618 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 92,259 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 92,061 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 87,019 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 81,323 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 67,012 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 44,145 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Apr 2019 15,680 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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LD16 VDG is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LD16 VDG registered?

LD16 VDG is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is LD16 VDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD16 VDG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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