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SK16 LJC

2016 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,859 mi
Last recorded66,859 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK16 LJC
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 66,859 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 66,859 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 61,301 miles

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

both front shockers lower corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2022 56,021 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 56,021 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 45,679 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 36,225 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 36,225 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 25,718 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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SK16 LJC is a 2016 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK16 LJC registered?

SK16 LJC is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is SK16 LJC safe to buy?

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