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LE16 XAC

2016 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,735 mi
Last recorded91,735 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE16 XAC
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 91,735 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 91,673 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2025 80,534 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 78,168 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 62,938 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 48,479 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 47,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer edge, cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 28,807 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 18,828 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 14,415 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 XAC is a 2016 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XAC registered?

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

Is LE16 XAC safe to buy?

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