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F15 DPS

2016 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,380 mi
Last recorded140,380 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF15 DPS
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 140,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 140,380 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 129,025 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 119,867 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 119,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 104,496 miles

Central heat shield loose

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 104,003 miles

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

Central heat shield loose

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 89,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively look worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre between 2-3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively look worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2021 77,113 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 77,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 58,978 miles

full undertray 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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F15 DPS is a 2016 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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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F15 DPS is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 13 June 2016.

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