2016 KIA Optima 1.7L Diesel · LC16 ENX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having achieved a clean MOT pass in December 2025 at 102,111 miles with no recorded defects. However, the maintenance trend shows a reactive rather than proactive approach. While the most recent test suggests the car is in good order, the failure in late 2024 for worn brake pads and discs indicates that the owner only addressed critical mechanical components once they reached the point of failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. There is a notable increase in usage between January 2024 (69,344 miles) and December 2024 (85,747 miles), where the car covered over 16,000 miles in just eleven months. This surge in mileage likely correlates with the failure of the braking system and the rapid wear on the tyres recorded during that period, suggesting that the higher intensity of driving accelerated the degradation of consumable-related parts. A buyer should specifically inspect the suspension geometry and tyre alignment due to recurring issues with uneven tread wear. In 2022 at 56,323 miles, both rear tyres showed wear on the inner edges, and by late 2024 the nearside rear tyre was again near the legal limit. This pattern points to a persistent alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that have not been fully rectified. Additionally, since the front brake discs were flagged as pitted and scored in 2024, a physical inspection should verify the current condition of the replacement components to ensure the work was performed with quality parts.