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T26 DSR

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,436 mi
Last recorded57,436 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT26 DSR
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 57,436 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 57,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front heat shield insecure

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 87,646 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 55,053 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 81,262 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 52,835 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 52,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 73,613 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 51,132 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 64,879 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 49,661 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 17 Jul 2021 56,275 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 47,945 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 48,901 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 48,512 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 46,629 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 37,547 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 37,529 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 20,101 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 19,975 miles

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

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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T26 DSR is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T26 DSR registered?

T26 DSR is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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