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FJ16 YZY

2016 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,492 mi
Last recorded58,492 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ16 YZY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 58,492 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 51,479 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 43,292 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 35,560 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 27,409 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 22,849 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 18,781 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 10,663 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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FJ16 YZY is a 2016 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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.

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What year was FJ16 YZY registered?

FJ16 YZY is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 8 April 2016.

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