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LJ66 YWT

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,916 mi
Last recorded71,916 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ66 YWT
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 71,916 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 62,882 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 62,882 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 53,261 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 53,261 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 44,534 miles

heavy irregular wear on inner edges of both rear tyres.

Pass 25 Aug 2021 37,037 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 30,954 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 23,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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
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LJ66 YWT 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 LJ66 YWT registered?

LJ66 YWT is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 2 September 2016.

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