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LG66 GAO

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,485 mi
Last recorded80,485 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 80,485 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 70,869 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jan 2024 53,398 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 39,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 27,785 miles

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

Front 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))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 23,535 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 19,764 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 13,618 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 GAO 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 100%.

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 LG66 GAO registered?

LG66 GAO is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is LG66 GAO safe to buy?

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