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Kia Optima

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

P16 ROJMOT history

P16 ROJ is a black diesel Kia Optima first used on 30 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 101,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

P16 ROJ black Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
101,606 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P16 ROJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P16 ROJ was last recorded at 101,606 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 6,356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
95,250 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,356 miles
Average per year
6,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,606 miles
  • 2024 – 95,250 miles
  • 2023 – 87,085 miles
  • 2022 – 80,543 miles
  • 2021 – 73,068 miles
  • 2020 – 66,506 miles
  • 2019 – 57,049 miles
  • 2018 – 51,027 miles
  • 2017 – 48,994 miles
  • 2016 – 43,682 miles
  • 2015 – 35,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,606 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 12 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,606 miles (+6,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    101,606 miles
    Test number
    912088407083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass95,250 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    95,250 miles
    Test number
    924953504395
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail95,249 miles (+8,164)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,249 miles
    Test number
    690474853576
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass87,085 miles (+6,542)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    87,085 miles
    Test number
    192196048550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,543 miles (+7,475)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    80,543 miles
    Test number
    816144642338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,068 miles (+6,562)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    73,068 miles
    Test number
    663651309335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,506 miles (+9,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,506 miles
    Test number
    457470647143
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass57,049 miles (+6,022)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,049 miles
    Test number
    263473535589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,027 miles (+2,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    51,027 miles
    Test number
    854225882488
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre 3mm

  10. Pass48,994 miles (+5,312)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    48,994 miles
    Test number
    312990165262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,682 miles (+8,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    43,682 miles
    Test number
    761561053172
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  12. Pass35,514 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    35,514 miles
    Test number
    462964651092
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres 205/65/16 c
    • AdvisoryFont pads 2-3mm
    • AdvisoryFront discs l;ipped

Questions about P16 ROJ

Does P16 ROJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P16 ROJ is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on P16 ROJ?
The MOT on P16 ROJ is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P16 ROJ done?
P16 ROJ was recorded at 101,606 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 6,531 miles a year.
Has P16 ROJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P16 ROJ has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on P16 ROJ 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 P16 ROJ find?
P16 ROJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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