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AV16 YST

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,750 mi
Last recorded127,750 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 YST
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2025 127,750 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 118,933 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 108,824 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 100,179 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 100,148 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 88,713 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 74,452 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 59,310 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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AV16 YST is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AV16 YST registered?

AV16 YST is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 23 May 2016.

Is AV16 YST safe to buy?

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