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SV16 VSZ

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,317 mi
Last recorded60,317 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV16 VSZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 60,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 54,740 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 51,594 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 45,685 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 45,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 42,147 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 38,699 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 34,393 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 22,067 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 22,067 miles

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

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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SV16 VSZ is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SV16 VSZ registered?

SV16 VSZ is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is SV16 VSZ safe to buy?

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