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H19 NCU

2016 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,130 mi
Last recorded95,130 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH19 NCU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 95,130 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 95,130 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 87,851 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 78,138 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 63,503 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 50,945 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 38,893 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 38,887 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face heavily lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to the outer sidewall but not exposing any cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face heavily lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 33,621 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 24,723 miles

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

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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H19 NCU is a 2016 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H19 NCU registered?

H19 NCU is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 16 September 2016.

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