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BW11 DEY

2016 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,122 mi
Last recorded86,122 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 DEY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 86,122 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 86,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn low . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 71,313 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 71,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2024 60,132 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 51,417 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 43,598 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 37,088 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 34,268 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 28,636 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

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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BW11 DEY is a 2016 Kia Optima in Red 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.

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What year was BW11 DEY registered?

BW11 DEY is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 14 September 2016.

Is BW11 DEY safe to buy?

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