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AE65 JXK

2016 Kia Optima

Silver Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,962 mi
Last recorded126,962 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE65 JXK
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 126,962 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 118,628 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 109,771 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 99,766 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 99,766 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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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AE65 JXK is a 2016 Kia Optima in Silver with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE65 JXK registered?

AE65 JXK is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 April 2016.

Is AE65 JXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE65 JXK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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