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AO66 BVM

2016 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,906 mi
Last recorded141,906 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO66 BVM
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 141,906 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 141,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 135,618 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 126,771 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 126,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 106,728 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 82,424 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips on nearside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 66,724 miles

Offside Front tyre showing signs of wear in inside shoulder

Pass 6 Sep 2019 53,684 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 53,684 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 x nails in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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AO66 BVM is a 2016 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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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AO66 BVM is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 15 September 2016.

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