Kia Optima
Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc
LD16 VDGMOT history
LD16 VDG is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 26 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 111,454 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 111,454 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 8 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 13,009 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD16 VDG
- 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
- 26 Apr 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD16 VDG was last recorded at 111,454 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 9,836 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 101,618 miles · 28 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,836 miles
- Average per year
- 13,009 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 111,454 miles
- 2025 – 101,618 miles
- 2024 – 92,259 miles
- 2023 – 87,019 miles
- 2022 – 81,323 miles
- 2021 – 67,012 miles
- 2020 – 44,145 miles
- 2019 – 15,680 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,454 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
10 tests since 2 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,454 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 111,454 miles
- Test number
- 757183714623
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail111,454 miles (+9,836)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,454 miles
- Test number
- 282661000665
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass101,618 miles (+9,359)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 101,618 miles
- Test number
- 244702558841
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,259 miles (+198)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 92,259 miles
- Test number
- 356653798929
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail92,061 miles (+5,042)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,061 miles
- Test number
- 465256350307
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass87,019 miles (+5,696)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 87,019 miles
- Test number
- 444164787434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,323 miles (+14,311)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 81,323 miles
- Test number
- 252388290135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,012 miles (+22,867)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 67,012 miles
- Test number
- 708931792248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,145 miles (+28,465)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 44,145 miles
- Test number
- 533680836367
- AdvisoryEngine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components
Pass15,680 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 15,680 miles
- Test number
- 229664481961
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD16 VDG
- Does LD16 VDG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD16 VDG is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD16 VDG?
- The MOT on LD16 VDG is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD16 VDG done?
- LD16 VDG was recorded at 111,454 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 13,009 miles a year.
- Has LD16 VDG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD16 VDG has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LD16 VDG 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 LD16 VDG find?
- LD16 VDG passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge; parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated, and 1 more.
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