Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

2016 KIA Optima 1.7L Diesel · A2 FMH

A2 FMH

2016 KIA Optima (1.7L, diesel). First registered 10/08/2016. Recorded mileage 55,710 miles. MOT valid until 05/03/2027.

Make & Model
KIA OPTIMA
Year / Origin
2016 · Peterborough
MOT Status
Valid until 05/03/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
55,710 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 05/03/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1685cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness, evidenced by a consistent history of clean passes. The most recent inspection conducted on 17 February 2026 at 55,710 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This trend indicates a stable maintenance profile where the previous owners have successfully maintained the vehicle to meet regulatory standards without allowing mechanical or structural issues to accumulate over the last five testing cycles. The mileage pattern is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per annum. Between March 2022 at 49,690 miles and February 2026 at 55,710 miles, the car covered 6,020 miles, showing a consistent low-usage usage profile. While low mileage generally suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the long intervals between tests can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based parts or corrosion on brake discs if the vehicle has sat stationary for extended periods. Because the MOT record shows no recurring faults regarding suspension bushes or brake components, a physical inspection should focus on items susceptible to low-mileage storage. A buyer should check for dry cracking on tyre sidewalls and the condition of rubber seals, which can perish regardless of distance driven. Given the age of the vehicle, verifying the integrity of the underbody for surface corrosion remains a priority, although the official history provides no indication of structural concern to date.

A2 FMH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
  • 55,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
88
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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A2 FMH Mileage History

  1. 01/03/202249,690 mi
  2. 21/02/202351,986 mi+2,296 mi
  3. 27/02/202453,686 mi+1,700 mi
  4. 20/02/202554,814 mi+1,128 mi
  5. 17/02/202655,710 mi+896 mi

Average of roughly 1,517 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

A2 FMH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Kia Optima (A2 FMH) between March 2022 and February 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY