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DA66 HCJ

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

188,286 mi
Last recorded188,286 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA66 HCJ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 188,286 miles

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 188,286 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 160,261 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 wearing from inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 140,732 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 103,367 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 71,011 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 57,500 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 46,741 miles

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

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))

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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DA66 HCJ is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DA66 HCJ registered?

DA66 HCJ is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 23 September 2016.

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