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ME16 DKU

2016 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,344 mi
Last recorded56,344 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME16 DKU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 56,344 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 43,298 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 40,255 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 36,592 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 28,879 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 21,648 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 21,648 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 20,077 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 15,194 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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ME16 DKU is a 2016 Kia Optima in Silver 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ME16 DKU?

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What year was ME16 DKU registered?

ME16 DKU is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 6 May 2016.

Is ME16 DKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ME16 DKU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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