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LE16 WZM

2016 Kia Optima

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,732 mi
Last recorded73,732 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE16 WZM
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 73,732 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 55,127 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 54,968 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable 215/55/17 ()

Pass 25 Sep 2023 40,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 33,252 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 26,156 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 23,026 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 18,768 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 WZM is a 2016 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WZM registered?

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

Is LE16 WZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE16 WZM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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