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HJZ 181

2016 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,953 mi
Last recorded75,953 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJZ 181
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 75,953 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2024 66,831 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 60,041 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 46,617 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 27,567 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 11,803 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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HJZ 181 is a 2016 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJZ 181 registered?

HJZ 181 is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 10 August 2016.

Is HJZ 181 safe to buy?

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