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DGZ 5101

2016 Kia Optima

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,787 mi
Last recorded117,787 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGZ 5101
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 117,787 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 117,787 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2026 111,740 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2025 110,781 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 98,165 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 87,011 miles

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

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 74,771 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2024 65,716 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 55,090 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 50,776 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge/perished on outer sidewall/215/55/17

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge/has deep cut/215/55/17

Pass 13 Jul 2022 47,041 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge/perished on outer sidewall/215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge/has deep cut/215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

front wipers smearing

Pass 10 Jan 2022 40,820 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 32,975 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 32,060 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Pass 10 Dec 2020 31,646 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 31,644 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2019 18,212 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 13,288 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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DGZ 5101 is a 2016 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DGZ 5101 registered?

DGZ 5101 is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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