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AO66 DCY

2016 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,258 mi
Last recorded83,258 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO66 DCY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 83,258 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape, worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape, worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 83,227 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape, worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape, worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 79,982 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 79,982 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 77,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 71,321 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR tyres tread slightly distorted at inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 64,653 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres measured at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of both rear tyres odly worn/feathering. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 53,023 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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AO66 DCY is a 2016 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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