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FV19 OBU

2019 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

232,548 mi
Last recorded232,548 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2019 Kia Optima51,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV19 OBU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2019
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 232,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower bumper slight damaged

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 232,537 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative Switch (1.1.6 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower bumper slight damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 165,746 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated broken switch (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 165,461 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated broken switch (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 142,704 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 77,792 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 75,152 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 75,152 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 59,088 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 59,088 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

n/s/r outer brake pad wearing low.

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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FV19 OBU is a 2019 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2019 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 51,363 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 7 years old, this Kia Optima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FV19 OBU registered?

FV19 OBU is a 2019 Kia Optima, first registered on 26 March 2019.

Is FV19 OBU safe to buy?

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