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LJ66 YWX

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,746 mi
Last recorded76,746 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2025 76,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Aug 2024 66,519 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 55,507 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 44,153 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 32,992 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 25,851 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 18,612 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 YWX is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 LJ66 YWX registered?

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

Is LJ66 YWX safe to buy?

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