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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

LC16 EOLMOT history

LC16 EOL is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 19 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 104,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.

LC16 EOL black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
104,963 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC16 EOL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
19 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC16 EOL was last recorded at 104,963 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,962 miles · 20 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
11,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,963 miles
  • 2024 – 97,935 miles
  • 2023 – 89,078 miles
  • 2022 – 80,605 miles
  • 2021 – 65,327 miles
  • 2020 – 52,459 miles
  • 2019 – 29,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,963 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55 R17 94V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 24 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,963 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    104,963 miles
    Test number
    107030114140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55 R17 94V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail104,962 miles (+2)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,962 miles
    Test number
    526680007004
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55 R17 94V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail104,960 miles (+7,025)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,960 miles
    Test number
    385322398928
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass97,935 miles (+8,857)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    97,935 miles
    Test number
    994303143952
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass89,078 miles (+8,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    89,078 miles
    Test number
    113136448214
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass80,605 miles (+15,278)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,605 miles
    Test number
    528698420185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,327 miles (+12,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,327 miles
    Test number
    925946962303
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass52,459 miles (+2,145)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    52,459 miles
    Test number
    502304055132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,314 miles (+20,632)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    50,314 miles
    Test number
    193388307714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,682 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2020
    Odometer
    29,682 miles
    Test number
    379765246009
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about LC16 EOL

Does LC16 EOL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC16 EOL is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC16 EOL?
The MOT on LC16 EOL is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC16 EOL done?
LC16 EOL was recorded at 104,963 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 11,438 miles a year.
Has LC16 EOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC16 EOL has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LC16 EOL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LC16 EOL find?
LC16 EOL passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55 r17 94v, and 1 more.

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