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T28 SGE

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,354 mi
Last recorded110,354 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT28 SGE
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 110,354 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2025 100,640 miles

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

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

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

undertry fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2023 72,113 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 66,204 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 66,204 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 53,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on edges 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and cracking 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 53,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on edges 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and cracking 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 45,785 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 33,501 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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T28 SGE 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 77.8%.

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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T28 SGE is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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