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FJ66 VYW

2016 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,160 mi
Last recorded127,160 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ66 VYW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 127,160 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 127,116 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 122,483 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both choppy on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 116,699 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres heavily stepped on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2022 110,007 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 104,117 miles

TPMS lit

Pass 28 Aug 2020 83,502 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 59,448 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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FJ66 VYW is a 2016 Kia Optima in White 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 FJ66 VYW registered?

FJ66 VYW is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 16 September 2016.

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