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LM66 VTE

2016 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,122 mi
Last recorded96,122 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM66 VTE
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 96,122 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 89,221 miles

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres tread depths below 3mm

Pass 5 Oct 2023 79,513 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 69,063 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 63,333 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 55,297 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 44,997 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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LM66 VTE is a 2016 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LM66 VTE registered?

LM66 VTE is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 18 October 2016.

Is LM66 VTE safe to buy?

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