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YP16 WCX

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,873 mi
Last recorded87,873 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP16 WCX
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 87,873 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair .. (1.2.1 (c))

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2025 85,556 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2024 83,624 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2023 77,848 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2022 71,296 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2022 71,295 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2021 68,193 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2020 59,402 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 13 May 2020 59,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2019 47,380 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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YP16 WCX 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 YP16 WCX registered?

YP16 WCX is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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