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AR02 LAY

2016 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,895 mi
Last recorded93,895 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 LAY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2025 93,895 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 83,929 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2023 68,307 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 58,842 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 49,379 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 41,235 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 32,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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AR02 LAY is a 2016 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AR02 LAY registered?

AR02 LAY is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AR02 LAY safe to buy?

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