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CV16 VRO

2016 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,846 mi
Last recorded116,846 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV16 VRO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 116,846 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 116,840 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (235-45-18 ) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2024 85,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 57,838 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 53,649 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 46,963 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 41,857 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 41,857 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 32,707 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 32,037 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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CV16 VRO is a 2016 Kia Optima in White 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 CV16 VRO registered?

CV16 VRO is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 22 April 2016.

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