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LD16 VEF

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,647 mi
Last recorded93,647 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 93,647 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 83,540 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 70,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished and cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished and cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge stepped - almost devoid of tread in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge stepped - almost devoid of tread in places (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 57,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 45,097 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 37,955 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 and cuts to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 37,955 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 and cuts to tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 29,198 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 21,929 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 VEF 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 VEF registered?

LD16 VEF is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 21 April 2016.

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