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AF16 VYP

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,106 mi
Last recorded82,106 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 VYP
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 82,106 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2026 82,106 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 72,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Noise At Engine

Undertrays Fitted Concealing Some Components

Pass 1 Apr 2024 67,161 miles

rattle from engine at idle

Pass 30 Mar 2023 61,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

noise turbo/engine area when acc

Pass 11 Mar 2022 51,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 38,888 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 33,691 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 33,691 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 22,864 miles

Nearside Front front window visability reduced due to tint.

Offside Front front window visability reduced due to tint.

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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AF16 VYP is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF16 VYP registered?

AF16 VYP is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 5 April 2016.

Is AF16 VYP safe to buy?

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