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LF16 USN

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,108 mi
Last recorded75,108 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF16 USN
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 75,108 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 67,093 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 61,090 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 58,864 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 58,864 miles

Exhaust system insecure @ flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 54,248 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 52,163 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 48,527 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 48,527 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))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 44,664 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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 USN is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF16 USN registered?

LF16 USN is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is LF16 USN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF16 USN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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