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RO16 OYJ

2016 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,765 mi
Last recorded83,765 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO16 OYJ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 83,765 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 76,883 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 76,879 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 67,933 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 57,571 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 51,952 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 42,249 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 36,126 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 23,203 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 OYJ 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.

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What year was RO16 OYJ registered?

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

Is RO16 OYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO16 OYJ 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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