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F3 ABO

2016 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,004 mi
Last recorded44,004 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 ABO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 44,004 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 37,506 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 33,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 29,136 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 29,025 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 24,324 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2020 20,916 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 16,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 16,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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F3 ABO is a 2016 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F3 ABO registered?

F3 ABO is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 6 September 2016.

Is F3 ABO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F3 ABO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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