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RV16 GWX

2016 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,319 mi
Last recorded125,319 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV16 GWX
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2025 125,319 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 96,359 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 92,158 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 88,252 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 85,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front 2mm Also Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 69,355 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 54,543 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 GWX is a 2016 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GWX registered?

RV16 GWX is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is RV16 GWX safe to buy?

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