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LG66 VXV

2016 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,652 mi
Last recorded88,652 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG66 VXV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 88,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 77,059 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 49,259 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 49,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 40,760 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 28,557 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 19,830 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 14,169 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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LG66 VXV is a 2016 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LG66 VXV registered?

LG66 VXV is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 19 October 2016.

Is LG66 VXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG66 VXV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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