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AV66 BFU

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

172,820 mi
Last recorded172,820 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV66 BFU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 172,820 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Aug 2024 156,170 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 136,441 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 116,814 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 95,122 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 75,738 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 55,289 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 55,289 miles

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

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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AV66 BFU 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 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 AV66 BFU registered?

AV66 BFU is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 13 September 2016.

Is AV66 BFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV66 BFU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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