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Kia Optima

White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

LC16 XVRMOT history

LC16 XVR is a white diesel Kia Optima first used on 14 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 127,624 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

LC16 XVR white Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
127,624 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
14,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC16 XVR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
14 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC16 XVR was last recorded at 127,624 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 25,671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
101,953 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
25,671 miles
Average per year
14,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,624 miles
  • 2024 – 101,953 miles
  • 2023 – 67,822 miles
  • 2021 – 57,520 miles
  • 2019 – 50,202 miles
  • 2018 – 33,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,624 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 14 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,624 miles (+25,671)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    127,624 miles
    Test number
    908802341489
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass101,953 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    101,953 miles
    Test number
    106552404852
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail101,950 miles (+34,128)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,950 miles
    Test number
    875352173160
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass67,822 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    67,822 miles
    Test number
    807990008872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,518 miles (+3,079)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    67,518 miles
    Test number
    149954453039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    64,439 miles
    Test number
    882221475399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail64,439 miles (+6,919)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,439 miles
    Test number
    937841471170
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Pass57,520 miles (+5,018)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    57,520 miles
    Test number
    330642477802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,502 miles (+2,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    52,502 miles
    Test number
    304390327357
    • AdvisoryEngine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted
  10. Pass50,202 miles (+9,168)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,202 miles
    Test number
    577768517939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,034 miles (+7,976)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2020
    Odometer
    41,034 miles
    Test number
    616122571845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,058 miles (+12,955)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    33,058 miles
    Test number
    160550468883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    20,103 miles
    Test number
    631707014588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC16 XVR

Does LC16 XVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC16 XVR is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC16 XVR?
The MOT on LC16 XVR is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC16 XVR done?
LC16 XVR was recorded at 127,624 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 14,183 miles a year.
Has LC16 XVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC16 XVR has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LC16 XVR 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 XVR find?
LC16 XVR passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 3 more.

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