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EU16 XLG

2016 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,513 mi
Last recorded158,513 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU16 XLG
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 158,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 156,251 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 156,240 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 136,256 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 90,098 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 59,418 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 59,269 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 54,360 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 54,360 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 40,695 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 24,707 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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EU16 XLG is a 2016 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EU16 XLG registered?

EU16 XLG is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is EU16 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU16 XLG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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