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RV16 YTO

2016 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,270 mi
Last recorded88,270 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV16 YTO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 88,270 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S Sill closing panels starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Minor stone chips to windscreen

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Mar 2026 88,264 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S Sill closing panels starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Minor stone chips to windscreen

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 83,556 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

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

Offside rear tyre feathering on outer edge

Rear inner sills corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2024 73,973 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 6 Mar 2023 63,599 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2022 53,016 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive coming from the oil filter housing itself (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 45,077 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 40,197 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 31,167 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 YTO is a 2016 Kia Optima in White 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 YTO registered?

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

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