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SX16 KUF

2016 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,931 mi
Last recorded64,931 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX16 KUF
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 64,931 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 58,864 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 53,430 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 53,430 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 47,321 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 47,321 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 42,861 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 42,861 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearings not checked- Binding brakes

Pass 26 Feb 2021 38,776 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 38,776 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 35,104 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 27,385 miles

Limited underside inspection -Under trays fitted

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 KUF is a 2016 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SX16 KUF registered?

SX16 KUF is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 5 March 2016.

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