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RO16 OYW

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,947 mi
Last recorded47,947 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 47,947 miles

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

TPMS light on

Pass 6 Oct 2024 38,355 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 34,508 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 29,638 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 25,148 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 18,190 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 15,415 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 OYW is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 RO16 OYW registered?

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

Is RO16 OYW safe to buy?

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