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YW16 RYP

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,542 mi
Last recorded98,542 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW16 RYP
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 98,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 94,327 miles

under trays fitted and sill covers

Pass 1 May 2024 88,465 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 69,386 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 59,013 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 47,942 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 39,213 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 33,550 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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YW16 RYP is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black 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 YW16 RYP registered?

YW16 RYP is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 23 August 2016.

Is YW16 RYP safe to buy?

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