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BGZ 8222

2016 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2027
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,121 mi
Last recorded94,121 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 8222
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2026 94,121 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front drop linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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))

age related corrosion within all prescribed suspension related parts / under carriage

Pass 6 Nov 2025 72,964 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 52,347 miles

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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BGZ 8222 is a 2016 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BGZ 8222 registered?

BGZ 8222 is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 8 April 2016.

Is BGZ 8222 safe to buy?

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