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BV16 KRF

2016 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,450 mi
Last recorded80,450 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 KRF
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 80,450 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))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 75,737 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 17 Mar 2023 67,757 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 67,757 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 57,239 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 49,281 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 44,678 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 36,513 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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BV16 KRF is a 2016 Kia Optima in Silver 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 BV16 KRF registered?

BV16 KRF is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is BV16 KRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV16 KRF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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