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AY16 VLB

2016 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,884 mi
Last recorded136,884 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 VLB
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 136,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip ( small ) (3.2 (a) (i))

tpms illuminated

Pass 23 Aug 2024 119,348 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 99,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 80,764 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 80,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 62,487 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 48,532 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 30,074 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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AY16 VLB is a 2016 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AY16 VLB registered?

AY16 VLB is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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