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AY66 WYK

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,769 mi
Last recorded155,769 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY66 WYK
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 155,769 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jan 2025 135,287 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 114,203 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 114,203 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2023 97,776 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 93,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall badly rubbed, possibly been run flat. Worn on edges also. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall slightly rubbed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 78,936 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads on 2.5mm and discs lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 64,453 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 54,965 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 54,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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AY66 WYK is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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What year was AY66 WYK registered?

AY66 WYK is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 12 September 2016.

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