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RP07 KES

2016 Kia Optima

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

66,147 mi
Last recorded66,147 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRP07 KES
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 66,147 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 120,827 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 64,161 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 116,736 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 63,099 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 113,856 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 58,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 40 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 40 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 109,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 49,747 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 49,747 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f,n/s/f and n/s/r inner walls 235/40x19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 106,198 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 42,679 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 102,360 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 38,272 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 38,271 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 98,006 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 35,018 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2018 92,620 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 33,384 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 89,108 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 82,022 miles

Rear Brakes binding

Pass 2 Mar 2016 66,587 miles

slight oil leak rear of engine

Pass 7 Mar 2015 52,231 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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RP07 KES is a 2016 Kia Optima in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 RP07 KES registered?

RP07 KES is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 15 January 2016.

Is RP07 KES safe to buy?

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