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FV16 VSM

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,119 mi
Last recorded124,119 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 VSM
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 124,119 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 109,498 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2025 109,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2024 101,574 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2023 94,433 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 94,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 86,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 72,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 65,565 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2019 46,313 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 46,313 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (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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FV16 VSM is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FV16 VSM registered?

FV16 VSM is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 July 2016.

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The MOT history for FV16 VSM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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