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RV16 EDK

2016 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,894 mi
Last recorded85,894 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV16 EDK
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 85,894 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 80,416 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 69,752 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 69,752 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 56,213 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 44,625 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 34,754 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 29,364 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 23,286 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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 EDK is a 2016 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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What year was RV16 EDK registered?

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

Is RV16 EDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV16 EDK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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