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AU66 YYP

2016 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,611 mi
Last recorded48,611 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU66 YYP
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 48,611 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 48,611 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 42,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 34,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn and corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low and devoid of tread on extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Mar 2023 27,663 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 25,019 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 21,251 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 15,654 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 9,902 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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AU66 YYP is a 2016 Kia Optima in Red 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 AU66 YYP registered?

AU66 YYP is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 8 September 2016.

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