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RJ16 XGE

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,915 mi
Last recorded98,915 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ16 XGE
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2026 98,915 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 92,276 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 86,350 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2023 79,032 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2022 67,073 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 58,304 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 48,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 32,675 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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RJ16 XGE 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 100%.

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 RJ16 XGE registered?

RJ16 XGE is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 7 July 2016.

Is RJ16 XGE safe to buy?

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