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Kia Optima

Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

LD16 VEHMOT history

LD16 VEH is a silver diesel Kia Optima first used on 19 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 182,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

LD16 VEH silver Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
182,116 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
19,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD16 VEH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
19 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD16 VEH was last recorded at 182,116 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 23,597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,519 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
23,597 miles
Average per year
19,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,116 miles
  • 2025 – 158,519 miles
  • 2024 – 130,251 miles
  • 2023 – 108,548 miles
  • 2022 – 89,342 miles
  • 2021 – 72,264 miles
  • 2020 – 61,530 miles
  • 2019 – 38,471 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,116 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 15 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,116 miles (+23,597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    182,116 miles
    Test number
    457133220841
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  2. Pass158,519 miles (+28,268)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    158,519 miles
    Test number
    678992844805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass130,251 miles (+332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    130,251 miles
    Test number
    968638617910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail129,919 miles (+21,371)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,919 miles
    Test number
    792449597712
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering locking device missing TRACKROD END (2.1.3 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,548 miles (+19,206)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    108,548 miles
    Test number
    756761239208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,342 miles (+17,078)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    89,342 miles
    Test number
    930967481654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,264 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    72,264 miles
    Test number
    746320371894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail72,244 miles (+10,714)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,244 miles
    Test number
    221246504404
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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. Pass61,530 miles (+23,059)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    61,530 miles
    Test number
    785866881414
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass38,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    38,471 miles
    Test number
    637755996971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD16 VEH

Does LD16 VEH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD16 VEH is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD16 VEH?
The MOT on LD16 VEH is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD16 VEH done?
LD16 VEH was recorded at 182,116 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 19,859 miles a year.
Has LD16 VEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD16 VEH has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LD16 VEH 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 VEH find?
LD16 VEH passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; undertrays fitted.

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