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LD16 VDN

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,922 mi
Last recorded137,922 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 137,922 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 114,886 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - both side

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output - both side

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - both side

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 114,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - both side

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output - both side

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - both side

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 97,485 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 77,649 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 54,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 40,309 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 27,886 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 8 Apr 2019 17,989 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 VDN is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black 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 LD16 VDN registered?

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

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