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BX16 XUZ

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,439 mi
Last recorded70,439 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX16 XUZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2025 70,439 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 62,942 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 56,587 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 49,744 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 39,739 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 33,147 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 23,421 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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BX16 XUZ is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX16 XUZ registered?

BX16 XUZ is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 13 August 2016.

Is BX16 XUZ safe to buy?

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