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AX16 KAK

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,820 mi
Last recorded76,820 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 KAK
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 76,820 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 65,006 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 53,306 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 37,593 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 34,336 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 34,336 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 26,135 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 21,201 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 17,798 miles

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

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

emissions to clean to get a reading of the dsm machine

Fail 10 Oct 2018 17,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

emissions to clean to get a reading of the dsm machine

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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AX16 KAK 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AX16 KAK?

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What year was AX16 KAK registered?

AX16 KAK is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is AX16 KAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX16 KAK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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