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YE16 SBZ

2016 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,460 mi
Last recorded164,460 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE16 SBZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2026 164,460 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 157,546 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 147,238 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 128,583 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 97,485 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 82,008 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 79,012 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 64,169 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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YE16 SBZ is a 2016 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YE16 SBZ registered?

YE16 SBZ is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 3 June 2016.

Is YE16 SBZ safe to buy?

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