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LF16 UTJ

2016 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,970 mi
Last recorded100,970 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF16 UTJ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 100,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs inside scorched ok for now (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear toe links inner bushes perishing no play

Pass 24 Mar 2025 93,141 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 83,169 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 72,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Headlight has condensation. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 63,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 51,621 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 40,660 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 40,660 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 28,601 miles

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

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 UTJ is a 2016 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LF16 UTJ registered?

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

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