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BT16 NYF

2016 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,893 mi
Last recorded80,893 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 NYF
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 80,893 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 70,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 70,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 64,093 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside tyres worn along inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 57,237 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 51,072 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 42,898 miles

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 25,422 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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BT16 NYF 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 BT16 NYF registered?

BT16 NYF is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 28 June 2016.

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