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FE66 EJL

2016 Kia Optima

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

162,112 mi
Last recorded162,112 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE66 EJL
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 162,112 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 149,729 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 138,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 136,518 miles

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Aug 2024 123,674 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 112,181 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 99,511 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 88,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bold form the inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 74,874 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 61,436 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 61,436 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 60,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 59,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge close cord exposed,nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 59,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge close cord exposed,nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 51,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2021 45,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2021 43,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2020 35,695 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 30,805 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front significantly worn on inner edge, coming close to the minimum legal limit also has cuts , needs attention (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Sep 2019 19,195 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 7,983 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 7,744 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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FE66 EJL is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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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FE66 EJL is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 13 September 2016.

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