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HG65 RKJ

2016 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,488 mi
Last recorded38,488 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG65 RKJ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 38,488 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 38,488 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 35,082 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 31,230 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 31,230 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 27,058 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 27,054 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 24,080 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 20,721 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 18,426 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 13,953 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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HG65 RKJ is a 2016 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG65 RKJ registered?

HG65 RKJ is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is HG65 RKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG65 RKJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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