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LE16 WZV

2016 Kia Optima

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,101 mi
Last recorded115,101 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 115,101 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 111,438 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 111,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 107,414 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 103,107 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 103,034 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 91,389 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 72,242 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 56,469 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 41,675 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 34,810 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 29,832 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 19,776 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 8,606 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 WZV is a 2016 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WZV registered?

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

Is LE16 WZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE16 WZV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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