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SG16 JHK

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,074 mi
Last recorded60,074 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG16 JHK
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 60,074 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 57,412 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heatshield at back box

Pass 28 Feb 2024 51,895 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 46,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 40,286 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 40,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 33,977 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 24,687 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 18,052 miles

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

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

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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SG16 JHK is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SG16 JHK registered?

SG16 JHK is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is SG16 JHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG16 JHK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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