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LV16 WKF

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,688 mi
Last recorded61,688 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV16 WKF
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 61,688 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 53,390 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 47,238 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 41,263 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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))

Fail 27 May 2023 41,262 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 34,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn low on 3mm replace soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn low on 3mm replace soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on 3mm and starting to go bald on edges replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 27,525 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 22,850 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 17,094 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 17,094 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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LV16 WKF is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LV16 WKF registered?

LV16 WKF is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is LV16 WKF safe to buy?

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