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DA16 SBO

2016 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,827 mi
Last recorded149,827 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 SBO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 149,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2024 149,827 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 126,814 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 99,191 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 77,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 77,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 67,038 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 51,564 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 51,564 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 36,370 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 30,085 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 29,660 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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DA16 SBO is a 2016 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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DA16 SBO is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 22 April 2016.

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