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DF16 KHW

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,818 mi
Last recorded97,818 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 KHW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 97,818 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 74,477 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 73,217 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 73,180 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 68,703 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 42,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked between tread and also has minor cuts on sidewall 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 13 Jun 2020 41,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked between tread and also has minor cuts on sidewall 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 17 Jun 2019 28,490 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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DF16 KHW is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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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What year was DF16 KHW registered?

DF16 KHW is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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