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R19 KMJ

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,352 mi
Last recorded65,352 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR19 KMJ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 65,352 miles

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

front discs showing signs of scoring

Fail 4 Sep 2025 65,352 miles

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

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

front discs showing signs of scoring

Pass 13 Sep 2024 56,541 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 49,285 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 43,270 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 37,629 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 37,608 miles

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

Tpms light on

Pass 13 Nov 2020 32,679 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 28,087 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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R19 KMJ 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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What year was R19 KMJ registered?

R19 KMJ is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is R19 KMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R19 KMJ 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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