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AP16 JXV

2016 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

132,638 mi
Last recorded132,638 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 JXV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 132,638 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 130,021 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 125,315 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 125,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 121,555 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 115,060 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 109,757 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 104,263 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2022 98,044 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 91,733 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 83,571 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 75,726 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 75,726 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 68,964 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 68,153 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 60,016 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 52,577 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 51,937 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 42,537 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 33,496 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 25,902 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 25,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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AP16 JXV is a 2016 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP16 JXV registered?

AP16 JXV is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 28 June 2016.

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