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N44 MHP

2016 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

76,345 mi
Last recorded76,345 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN44 MHP
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 76,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2025 16,749 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 68,610 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake fluid is black

oil level half and black

Fail 24 Mar 2025 68,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake fluid is black

oil level half and black

Pass 7 Nov 2024 16,631 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 59,089 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 59,089 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 16,482 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 52,535 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2022 16,341 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 49,764 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 16,231 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))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 16,231 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 47,707 miles

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2020 16,206 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 46,343 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 16,079 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 44,126 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 44,126 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 40,970 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 37,850 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 34,497 miles

front and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 31,059 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly cracking

EML displayed

Rear brake is slightly imbalanced

Pass 14 Mar 2014 27,369 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 23,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light is on

Pass 24 Mar 2012 19,313 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

eml on

Pass 11 Mar 2011 15,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N44 MHP is a 2016 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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N44 MHP is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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