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LD16 VDK

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

131,542 mi
Last recorded131,542 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 131,542 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 130,373 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 118,255 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 107,782 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 94,393 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 79,129 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))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 63,679 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 62,917 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 58,148 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 55,596 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 29,294 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 29,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (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 VDK is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VDK registered?

LD16 VDK is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 25 April 2016.

Is LD16 VDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD16 VDK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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