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GJ66 OPT

2016 Kia Optima

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,151 mi
Last recorded152,151 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ66 OPT
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 152,151 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges badly

Fail 23 Sep 2025 151,616 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges badly

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 130,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inside edge to base rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 106,032 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 81,868 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 81,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn on inner edge exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 55,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 40,329 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 31,843 miles

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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GJ66 OPT is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GJ66 OPT registered?

GJ66 OPT is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 27 September 2016.

Is GJ66 OPT safe to buy?

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