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A8 WJW

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,682 mi
Last recorded75,682 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 WJW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 75,682 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 75,368 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 64,699 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 54,740 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 45,120 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 35,784 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 35,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 18,412 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 19,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

How Reliable is the Kia Optima?

Based on 96,564 MOT tests across 12,485 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
8,760
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
12,485
On UK Roads
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A8 WJW is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 54,870 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Kia Optima typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 10 years old, this Kia Optima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A8 WJW registered?

A8 WJW is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 22 April 2016.

Is A8 WJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 WJW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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