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MM16 GUD

2016 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,646 mi
Last recorded143,646 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM16 GUD
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 143,646 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Within swept area and 'Zone A' smaller than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Noise coming from engine/gearbox

Pass 18 Sep 2024 129,058 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2023 114,931 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre both sides ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 25 Sep 2023 114,931 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre both sides ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2022 98,773 miles

front tyres wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 27 Sep 2021 82,674 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 69,775 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 52,317 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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MM16 GUD is a 2016 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel 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 MM16 GUD registered?

MM16 GUD is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 16 June 2016.

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