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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

LD16 XXEMOT history

LD16 XXE is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 6 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 166,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

LD16 XXE black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
166,620 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
20,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD16 XXE
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
6 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD16 XXE was last recorded at 166,620 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 39,739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,881 miles · 26 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
39,739 miles
Average per year
20,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,620 miles
  • 2025 – 126,881 miles
  • 2024 – 91,039 miles
  • 2023 – 85,828 miles
  • 2022 – 69,957 miles
  • 2021 – 55,789 miles
  • 2020 – 43,345 miles
  • 2019 – 29,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,620 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 14 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,620 miles (+39,739)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    166,620 miles
    Test number
    993396313406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass126,881 miles (+51)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    126,881 miles
    Test number
    858273915264
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail126,830 miles (+35,791)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,830 miles
    Test number
    892125897311
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass91,039 miles (+5,211)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    91,039 miles
    Test number
    529815341918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,828 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    85,828 miles
    Test number
    127506568909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,827 miles (+15,870)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,827 miles
    Test number
    699189019732
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass69,957 miles (+14,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,957 miles
    Test number
    369003565618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass55,789 miles (+12,444)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    55,789 miles
    Test number
    300484388606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    43,345 miles
    Test number
    742321115262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail43,345 miles (+13,961)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,345 miles
    Test number
    550137870716
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass29,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    29,384 miles
    Test number
    105549062086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD16 XXE

Does LD16 XXE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD16 XXE is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD16 XXE?
The MOT on LD16 XXE is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD16 XXE done?
LD16 XXE was recorded at 166,620 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 20,018 miles a year.
Has LD16 XXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD16 XXE has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LD16 XXE 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 XXE find?
LD16 XXE passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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