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FL16 FBV

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

119,566 mi
Last recorded119,566 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL16 FBV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 119,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 109,847 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 104,793 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 94,944 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 59,838 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 56,459 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2020 56,459 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 42,281 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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FL16 FBV 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 FL16 FBV registered?

FL16 FBV is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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