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GY16 BZO

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,074 mi
Last recorded94,074 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY16 BZO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 94,074 miles

Coolant leak ()

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2024 86,360 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 76,104 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 69,324 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 66,959 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel residue around tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 58,910 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel residue around tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 49,271 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 49,271 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 35,168 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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GY16 BZO is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GY16 BZO registered?

GY16 BZO is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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