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RO16 PVE

2016 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,056 mi
Last recorded68,056 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 68,056 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 65,734 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 62,605 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 58,220 miles

Nearside Door mirror cover missing / damaged

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 55,317 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 52,840 miles

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

tpms on dashboard

Fail 1 Sep 2020 52,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

tpms on dashboard

Pass 20 Aug 2019 50,485 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 PVE is a 2016 Kia Optima in Silver 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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How do I check the history of RO16 PVE?

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What year was RO16 PVE registered?

RO16 PVE is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 25 April 2016.

Is RO16 PVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO16 PVE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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