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RO16 OYE

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,962 mi
Last recorded36,962 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO16 OYE
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 36,962 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 34,425 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 31,431 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 28,886 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 28,886 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 24,197 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 21,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Mar 2020 21,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 15,446 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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RO16 OYE 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 77.8%.

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.

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What year was RO16 OYE registered?

RO16 OYE is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is RO16 OYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO16 OYE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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