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YY16 CVB

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,079 mi
Last recorded98,079 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 CVB
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 98,079 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 95,364 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 92,943 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 92,941 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 90,666 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2022 83,623 miles

undertrays, sill covers & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2021 68,496 miles

Plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places

Pass 21 Mar 2020 49,480 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 31,397 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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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YY16 CVB is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YY16 CVB?

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What year was YY16 CVB registered?

YY16 CVB is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is YY16 CVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY16 CVB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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