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AO16 YTU

2016 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,613 mi
Last recorded79,613 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 YTU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 79,613 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 71,540 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 65,249 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 56,909 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 56,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2021 46,044 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2021 46,044 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2020 41,948 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 22,412 miles

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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AO16 YTU is a 2016 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO16 YTU registered?

AO16 YTU is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 12 May 2016.

Is AO16 YTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO16 YTU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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