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FY16 YFS

2016 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,343 mi
Last recorded76,343 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 YFS
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 76,343 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 69,430 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 62,717 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 56,266 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 51,676 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 47,314 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 42,722 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 33,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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FY16 YFS 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 87.5%.

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 FY16 YFS registered?

FY16 YFS is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 8 April 2016.

Is FY16 YFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY16 YFS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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