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LG16 HXJ

2016 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,714 mi
Last recorded148,714 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG16 HXJ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 148,714 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 122,316 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 100,228 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 74,514 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))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 74,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 50,959 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

diesel fuel filter slightly damp

Pass 7 Mar 2019 20,539 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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LG16 HXJ is a 2016 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LG16 HXJ?

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What year was LG16 HXJ registered?

LG16 HXJ is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is LG16 HXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG16 HXJ shows 7 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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