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BJ66 XAH

2016 Kia Optima

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,913 mi
Last recorded70,913 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ66 XAH
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 70,913 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 70,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2025 61,333 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 52,304 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 40,160 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 30,075 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 23,175 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 23,175 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 21,310 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 16,421 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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BJ66 XAH is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 BJ66 XAH registered?

BJ66 XAH is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 20 September 2016.

Is BJ66 XAH safe to buy?

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