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BJ66 XEL

2016 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,272 mi
Last recorded160,272 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ66 XEL
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 160,272 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 138,349 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2024 118,153 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 118,153 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fit x 2 wiper blads and make work (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working re new bud fit and make work (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x 2 fit new buds and make work (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 101,144 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall, x4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2023 101,004 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall, x4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2022 78,160 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 78,160 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 69,627 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 51,197 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 51,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 32,737 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 XEL is a 2016 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XEL registered?

BJ66 XEL is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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