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K16 PPR

2017 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,970 mi
Last recorded165,970 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 PPR
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 165,970 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 165,967 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 144,494 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 124,763 miles

bonnet catch requires attention

Pass 15 Jul 2023 104,619 miles

both front tyres low tread

Pass 30 Jun 2022 82,220 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 66,344 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 57,597 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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K16 PPR is a 2017 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 57,842 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 9 years old, this Kia Optima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K16 PPR registered?

K16 PPR is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 2 October 2017.

Is K16 PPR safe to buy?

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