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LG66 FVJ

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,001 mi
Last recorded77,001 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG66 FVJ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 77,001 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 67,405 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 67,405 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 57,917 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 44,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre over 6 years old & 2.5 MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre over 6 years old & 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 37,533 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 37,533 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))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 28,836 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 21,920 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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LG66 FVJ is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel 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 LG66 FVJ registered?

LG66 FVJ is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 10 October 2016.

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