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FE16 AEA

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,687 mi
Last recorded136,687 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE16 AEA
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 136,687 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2025 128,359 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2025 122,817 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 121,821 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 116,880 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 109,097 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 109,097 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 103,145 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 95,437 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 90,106 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 80,105 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 71,178 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 59,294 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 39,898 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 39,898 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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FE16 AEA is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FE16 AEA registered?

FE16 AEA is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 June 2016.

Is FE16 AEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE16 AEA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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