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DG66 KLO

2016 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

201,821 mi
Last recorded201,821 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG66 KLO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 201,821 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 198,042 miles

Front exhaust hanger loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 195,340 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 189,179 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 178,171 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 176,347 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 166,715 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 166,614 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 152,679 miles

Emissions too low to be detected

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 149,112 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 149,112 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 134,620 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 134,427 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 120,986 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 100,207 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 100,108 miles

Emissions not tested excess smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 73,677 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 43,092 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 8,049 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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DG66 KLO is a 2016 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG66 KLO registered?

DG66 KLO is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 16 September 2016.

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