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SX16 BBK

2016 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,522 mi
Last recorded95,522 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX16 BBK
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 95,522 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside 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 22 Jul 2025 78,939 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 75,339 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 59,735 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 59,735 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 51,733 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 51,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 42,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 42,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 31,042 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 16,167 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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SX16 BBK is a 2016 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SX16 BBK registered?

SX16 BBK is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 9 July 2016.

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