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VK16 KYO

2016 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,555 mi
Last recorded92,555 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 KYO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 92,555 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 92,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2024 85,519 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 75,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 24 Feb 2022 64,846 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring mot able items

Pass 25 Feb 2021 53,521 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 44,799 miles

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 17 Jan 2019 33,487 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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VK16 KYO is a 2016 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VK16 KYO registered?

VK16 KYO is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 26 March 2016.

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