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GN66 ZMV

2016 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,806 mi
Last recorded104,806 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN66 ZMV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 104,806 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 104,806 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Apr 2025 101,324 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 96,019 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 90,821 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 90,821 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 86,665 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 86,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 83,072 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 79,546 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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GN66 ZMV is a 2016 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GN66 ZMV registered?

GN66 ZMV is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 13 September 2016.

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