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SC06 DRC

2016 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,810 mi
Last recorded86,810 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 DRC
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 86,810 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 79,654 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 69,671 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 69,512 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 58,893 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 58,892 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2021 49,457 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Sep 2021 49,457 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2020 43,348 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 36,651 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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SC06 DRC is a 2016 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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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What year was SC06 DRC registered?

SC06 DRC is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 13 September 2016.

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