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AO66 SCZ

2016 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,113 mi
Last recorded52,113 miles
Recorded on18 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2025 52,113 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 48,252 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 44,828 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2023 44,828 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 x Nut which is the locking wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 41,316 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 35,243 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides & cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

trays & covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2020 29,659 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 26,843 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 SCZ is a 2016 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO66 SCZ registered?

AO66 SCZ is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 21 November 2016.

Is AO66 SCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO66 SCZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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