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LF66 VKJ

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,519 mi
Last recorded56,519 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF66 VKJ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 56,519 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 48,192 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 44,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 44,076 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))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 39,076 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 32,578 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 26,624 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 19,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx. 3.3mm (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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LF66 VKJ is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black 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 LF66 VKJ registered?

LF66 VKJ is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 12 October 2016.

Is LF66 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF66 VKJ 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.

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