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LJ66 YXB

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,146 mi
Last recorded162,146 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 162,146 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 162,107 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track Rod End (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 125,201 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 123,830 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 39,633 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 33,266 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 26,957 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 26,957 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 19,460 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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LJ66 YXB 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 66.7%.

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 YXB registered?

LJ66 YXB is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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The MOT history for LJ66 YXB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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