CarVerify

Free Car Check

RR51 WBA

2016 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,385 mi
Last recorded101,385 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRR51 WBA
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 101,385 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 89,979 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 77,475 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 64,116 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 64,116 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 50,137 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 35,276 miles

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

Under-Covers fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 9 Sep 2019 22,527 miles

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

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

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
Full Kia Optima reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RR51 WBA is a 2016 Kia Optima in Blue 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RR51 WBA?

You can check the full history of RR51 WBA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RR51 WBA registered?

RR51 WBA is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 23 September 2016.

Is RR51 WBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RR51 WBA 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.

Does RR51 WBA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RR51 WBA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.