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AS66 JLS

2016 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,630 mi
Last recorded81,630 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS66 JLS
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 81,630 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))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 73,405 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2023 64,579 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 64,400 miles

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust hanger where exhaust flexi is has broken off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 58,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 51,567 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))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 44,039 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 37,556 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 33,233 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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AS66 JLS is a 2016 Kia Optima in Blue 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 AS66 JLS registered?

AS66 JLS is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 13 September 2016.

Is AS66 JLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS66 JLS 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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