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LE16 WYW

2016 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,826 mi
Last recorded56,826 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE16 WYW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 56,826 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective metal mounting bracket broken and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2025 56,826 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour emission high (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre inner edge cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint spilt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four disc heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective metal mounting bracket broken and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2024 51,919 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 43,528 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 23,376 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 20,081 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 20,081 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Both rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 15,137 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 15,137 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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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LE16 WYW is a 2016 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LE16 WYW registered?

LE16 WYW is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 10 August 2016.

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The MOT history for LE16 WYW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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