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LM16 LPV

2016 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,571 mi
Last recorded126,571 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM16 LPV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 126,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 120,499 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 113,842 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 96,225 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 96,225 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 75,623 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 44,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 40,719 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 32,984 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (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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LM16 LPV is a 2016 Kia Optima in White 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 LM16 LPV registered?

LM16 LPV is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is LM16 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM16 LPV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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