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C17 ECJ

2016 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,717 mi
Last recorded94,717 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 ECJ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 94,717 miles

All brake pipe flexi ferrules corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on steering ,suspension and chassis components

knocking noise from duel mass flywheel

Pass 17 Mar 2025 90,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 84,683 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 79,802 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 72,466 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger snapped at front. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc lipped and worn on inner. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc lipped and worn on inner. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 64,544 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2020 57,980 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2019 51,287 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2019 51,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

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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C17 ECJ is a 2016 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C17 ECJ registered?

C17 ECJ is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 21 October 2016.

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