CarVerify

Free Car Check

LC66 NZJ

2016 Kia Optima

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

197,321 mi
Last recorded197,321 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC66 NZJ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 197,321 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 160,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 117,998 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 85,973 miles

undertray present

Pass 17 May 2022 84,925 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 70,384 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 50,453 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 50,453 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering inner 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
Full Kia Optima reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LC66 NZJ is a 2016 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LC66 NZJ?

You can check the full history of LC66 NZJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LC66 NZJ registered?

LC66 NZJ is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 7 December 2016.

Is LC66 NZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC66 NZJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LC66 NZJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LC66 NZJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.