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AX16 HSY

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

175,906 mi
Last recorded175,906 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 HSY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 175,906 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 147,918 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 130,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 97,670 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 88,376 miles

Offside Front Brake Pad Wearing Low

Pass 21 Jan 2022 70,538 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 70,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 59,286 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 50,071 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 25,988 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 21,918 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Cracking On Outer Edge Of Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (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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AX16 HSY is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AX16 HSY registered?

AX16 HSY is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 20 July 2016.

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