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GD16 XJY

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,631 mi
Last recorded85,631 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 85,631 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 78,087 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 70,330 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 61,811 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 53,333 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 43,991 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 43,991 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 37,497 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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GD16 XJY is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black 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 GD16 XJY registered?

GD16 XJY is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 24 June 2016.

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