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SE16 NLP

2016 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,519 mi
Last recorded114,519 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE16 NLP
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 114,519 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 80,075 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 74,197 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 65,114 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 65,114 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2021 51,992 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 42,617 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 34,239 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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SE16 NLP is a 2016 Kia Optima in White 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 SE16 NLP registered?

SE16 NLP is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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