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LG66 VZW

2016 Kia Optima

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,749 mi
Last recorded85,749 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG66 VZW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 85,749 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 74,458 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 74,452 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))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 60,819 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 44,551 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 41,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2021 41,279 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2020 37,602 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2020 37,602 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2019 33,642 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 VZW is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) 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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How do I check the history of LG66 VZW?

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What year was LG66 VZW registered?

LG66 VZW is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is LG66 VZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG66 VZW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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