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HF16 VBL

2016 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,537 mi
Last recorded75,537 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF16 VBL
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 75,537 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 71,722 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 63,138 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 48,382 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 48,382 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 48,048 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 47,659 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 47,347 miles

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

Front tyres worn low on edges

Rear tyres wearing uneven on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2019 32,959 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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HF16 VBL is a 2016 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HF16 VBL registered?

HF16 VBL is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is HF16 VBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF16 VBL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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