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RF16 DLU

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,140 mi
Last recorded54,140 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF16 DLU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 54,140 miles

cuts in nearside front tyre outer sidewall -no cords present at time of mot

electronic parking brake control switch loose/broken but still operational

front tyres worn off on edges and near the limit ,advise renewing asap

Pass 3 Dec 2024 50,533 miles

Nearside Rear outer light lens tapped over.

Fail 3 Dec 2024 50,532 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear outer light lens tapped over.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn to canvases covering, tyre also heavily perished, advise replacing ASAP 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 46,102 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 41,522 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 36,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 32,232 miles

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

undertray(s) fitted

Pass 30 May 2019 24,342 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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RF16 DLU 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 RF16 DLU registered?

RF16 DLU is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 8 June 2016.

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