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RV16 ECA

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,943 mi
Last recorded59,943 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV16 ECA
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 59,943 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 46,160 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023
Pass 11 Apr 2022 32,954 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 32,952 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 29,570 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 27,083 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 27,083 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 17,827 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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RV16 ECA is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RV16 ECA?

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What year was RV16 ECA registered?

RV16 ECA is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is RV16 ECA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV16 ECA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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