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G18 SNJ

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,693 mi
Last recorded132,693 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 SNJ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 132,693 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 112,697 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 92,570 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 68,382 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 53,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge slight out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 37,259 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 28,765 miles

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

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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G18 SNJ is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G18 SNJ registered?

G18 SNJ is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is G18 SNJ safe to buy?

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