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DB16 ADY

2017 Kia Optima

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,027 mi
Last recorded84,027 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB16 ADY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 84,027 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 84,026 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 76,354 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 72,426 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 59,400 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 44,208 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 44,207 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively caliper/brake flexi leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 33,327 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020

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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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DB16 ADY is a 2017 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 57,842 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 9 years old, this Kia Optima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DB16 ADY registered?

DB16 ADY is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is DB16 ADY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB16 ADY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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