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LE16 WZA

2016 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

154,372 mi
Last recorded154,372 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE16 WZA
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 154,372 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 124,701 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 124,699 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 92,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 56,786 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 28,283 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 22,769 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 15,708 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 7,842 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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LE16 WZA is a 2016 Kia Optima in White 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 LE16 WZA registered?

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

Is LE16 WZA safe to buy?

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