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GD16 AYT

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,140 mi
Last recorded79,140 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD16 AYT
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 79,140 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 77,578 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 74,214 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 69,585 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 60,358 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 54,401 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 54,400 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 39,780 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 22,522 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 22,384 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 22,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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GD16 AYT is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black 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 GD16 AYT registered?

GD16 AYT is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 13 May 2016.

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The MOT history for GD16 AYT 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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