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V17 PNK

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,852 mi
Last recorded108,852 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV17 PNK
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 108,852 miles

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

undertrays

Fail 15 Apr 2026 108,852 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

undertrays

Pass 28 Mar 2025 100,612 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 100,612 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested parking brake (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Parking brake (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside rear and offside rear wheel bearings not checked due to brakes stuck on

Pass 18 Mar 2024 86,245 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 71,173 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch damaged and partially insecure (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 55,945 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))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 41,360 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 32,478 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 32,478 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2019 24,847 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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V17 PNK is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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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V17 PNK is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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