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GV16 OSK

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,852 mi
Last recorded154,852 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV16 OSK
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 154,852 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 146,840 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 125,392 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 96,886 miles

Engine cover fitted / Under vehicle cover fitted /Sill covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 24 Sep 2021 96,886 miles

Engine cover fitted / Under vehicle cover fitted /Sill covers fitted masking some testable items

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 77,596 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & undercover fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 13 Sep 2019 54,190 miles

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

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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GV16 OSK is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV16 OSK registered?

GV16 OSK is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is GV16 OSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV16 OSK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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