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RV16 EDL

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,436 mi
Last recorded126,436 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 126,436 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 113,017 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 99,873 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 99,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 79,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT BALD INNER AND OUTER (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT BALD INNER AND OUTER (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 61,391 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 39,920 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 34,937 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 22,695 miles

Offside Front tyre have got nail

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing all components to be inspected

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 EDL 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 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.

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What year was RV16 EDL registered?

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

Is RV16 EDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV16 EDL 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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