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MJ04 JOD

2016 Kia Optima

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,875 mi
Last recorded55,875 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 JOD
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 55,875 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 49,731 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside, Front and Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low and BALD on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 44,744 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near and Offside slight (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn heavily on both inner and outer shoulders 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn heavier on the inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 44,744 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near and Offside slight (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn heavily on both inner and outer shoulders 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn heavier on the inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 37,388 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 30,761 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 25,282 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 21,551 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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MJ04 JOD is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MJ04 JOD registered?

MJ04 JOD is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 15 September 2016.

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