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MA56 TFA

2016 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,421 mi
Last recorded85,421 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 TFA
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2025 85,421 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 73,124 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 63,003 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 53,371 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 46,829 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 3mm on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 40,995 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 35,255 miles

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

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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MA56 TFA is a 2016 Kia Optima in Blue 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 MA56 TFA registered?

MA56 TFA is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is MA56 TFA safe to buy?

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