2016 KIA Optima 1.7L Diesel · KS66 AFF

This vehicle presents an exceptionally clean MOT history, indicating a stable and high standard of maintenance. The most recent test on 15 September 2025 at 57,852 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes dating back to 2022, suggesting the car has been kept in a roadworthy condition without the emergence of chronic mechanical failures. The mileage is notably low for a ten year old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,785 miles per year. The progression from 53,736 miles in September 2022 to 57,852 miles in September 2025 shows a steady, low-volume usage pattern of approximately 1,300 to 1,100 miles per annum over the last three years. This suggests the car has spent significant periods stationary or has been used for very short journeys, which carries different risks than high-mileage wear. The absence of any flagged defects regarding suspension bushes, brake discs, or structural corrosion over five years of testing is rare. The single failure on 13 September 2023 at 55,477 miles was resolved within one day, and the lack of recorded defects for that failure suggests a minor administrative or easily rectifiable issue rather than a mechanical breakdown. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that degrade due to inactivity rather than wear. Check for perished rubber seals, tyre flat-spotting, and potential battery degradation given the low annual mileage. While the DVSA records show no structural rust or binding calipers, a manual check of the brake fluid condition and the presence of any perished suspension boots is advised to ensure the vehicle has not suffered from long-term standing.