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LM16 XBJ

2016 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,788 mi
Last recorded118,788 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 118,788 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 112,088 miles

parking brake button damaged but still operating as intended

Fail 30 Jul 2025 112,087 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

parking brake button damaged but still operating as intended

Pass 30 Jul 2024 99,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 99,165 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated button broken (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 84,564 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 70,083 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread out of shape

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 70,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear tyre tread out of shape

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 58,625 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 44,480 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 29,911 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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LM16 XBJ is a 2016 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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.

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What year was LM16 XBJ registered?

LM16 XBJ is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 14 May 2016.

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