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Kia Optima

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

J16 KHMMOT history

J16 KHM is a blue diesel Kia Optima first used on 21 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 92,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

J16 KHM blue Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
92,330 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J16 KHM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
21 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J16 KHM was last recorded at 92,330 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 5,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,547 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,783 miles
Average per year
8,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,330 miles
  • 2025 – 86,547 miles
  • 2024 – 78,510 miles
  • 2023 – 74,546 miles
  • 2022 – 68,975 miles
  • 2021 – 65,660 miles
  • 2020 – 49,551 miles
  • 2019 – 33,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,330 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 16 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,330 miles (+5,783)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    92,330 miles
    Test number
    539008824933
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass86,547 miles (+8,037)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    86,547 miles
    Test number
    164213278653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,510 miles (+3,964)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    78,510 miles
    Test number
    251758530851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,546 miles (+5,571)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    74,546 miles
    Test number
    709097525387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,975 miles (+3,315)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    68,975 miles
    Test number
    900639921405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,660 miles
    Test number
    648745560377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail65,660 miles (+16,109)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,660 miles
    Test number
    470798821518
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass49,551 miles (+15,587)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    49,551 miles
    Test number
    690397303701
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper torn
  9. Pass33,964 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    33,964 miles
    Test number
    684681004050
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective @ Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre misshapen
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about J16 KHM

Does J16 KHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J16 KHM is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on J16 KHM?
The MOT on J16 KHM is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J16 KHM done?
J16 KHM was recorded at 92,330 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 8,241 miles a year.
Has J16 KHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J16 KHM has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on J16 KHM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J16 KHM find?
J16 KHM passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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