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RV16 EDR

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,703 mi
Last recorded83,703 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 83,703 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 68,761 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2023 52,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner part of tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp notworking

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner part of tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 23,032 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 23,026 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 22,858 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 18,208 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 24 Sep 2020 18,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 Apr 2019 13,692 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 EDR 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 EDR registered?

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

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