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D12 MVR

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,489 mi
Last recorded87,489 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 MVR
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 87,489 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At ABS Pump From Master Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No Visible Tread On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At ABS Pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No Visible Tread On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust Heatshield Insecure

Fail 1 Jul 2025 87,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At ABS Pump From Master Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No Visible Tread On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At ABS Pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No Visible Tread On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust Heatshield Insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2024 75,264 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Master cylinder to ABS. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from ABS to brake calliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from ABS to brake calliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 69,886 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on insides, [alignment issue] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 62,919 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 55,784 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 48,722 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 41,862 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 41,758 miles

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

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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D12 MVR is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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.

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D12 MVR is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 8 September 2016.

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