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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

LD16 VDNMOT history

LD16 VDN is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 26 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 137,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

LD16 VDN black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Optima, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
137,922 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
17,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD16 VDN
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 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD16 VDN was last recorded at 137,922 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 23,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,886 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
23,036 miles
Average per year
17,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,922 miles
  • 2025 – 114,886 miles
  • 2024 – 97,485 miles
  • 2023 – 77,649 miles
  • 2022 – 54,588 miles
  • 2021 – 40,309 miles
  • 2020 – 27,886 miles
  • 2019 – 17,989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,922 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output - both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

9 tests since 8 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,922 miles (+23,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    137,922 miles
    Test number
    891968355493
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass114,886 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    114,886 miles
    Test number
    185111431096
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - both side
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output - both side
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - both side
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail114,873 miles (+17,388)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,873 miles
    Test number
    410994778188
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - both side
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output - both side
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - both side
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass97,485 miles (+19,836)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    97,485 miles
    Test number
    840278364655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,649 miles (+23,061)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    77,649 miles
    Test number
    477460278326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,588 miles (+14,279)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    54,588 miles
    Test number
    788719235091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass40,309 miles (+12,423)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    40,309 miles
    Test number
    647051435579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass27,886 miles (+9,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    27,886 miles
    Test number
    541391626348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass17,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    17,989 miles
    Test number
    651073884835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD16 VDN

Does LD16 VDN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD16 VDN is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD16 VDN?
The MOT on LD16 VDN is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD16 VDN done?
LD16 VDN was recorded at 137,922 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 17,335 miles a year.
Has LD16 VDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD16 VDN has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LD16 VDN 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 VDN find?
LD16 VDN passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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