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LF16 USL

2016 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,299 mi
Last recorded78,299 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF16 USL
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 78,299 miles

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

delayed extinguishing of eml light on start up

Pass 24 Mar 2025 74,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 67,444 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 59,232 miles

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

Front tyres are bigger than the rear tyres

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 49,697 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 49,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 39,491 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 31,640 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2020 31,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 21,659 miles

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

both rear tyre are out of shape (stepping)

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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LF16 USL is a 2016 Kia Optima in White 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 LF16 USL registered?

LF16 USL is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is LF16 USL safe to buy?

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