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LO66 WKM

2016 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,160 mi
Last recorded149,160 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO66 WKM
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 149,160 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2026 149,160 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 133,326 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 122,816 miles

near side rear tyre worn low on inner edge .tyre is also very perished

nearside front tyre worn low 235/45-18

rear number plate poor

Fail 8 Jan 2024 122,816 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

near side rear tyre worn low on inner edge .tyre is also very perished

nearside front tyre worn low 235/45-18

rear number plate poor

Pass 25 Jan 2023 118,203 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 118,203 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2022 105,075 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 94,327 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 86,329 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 86,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (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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LO66 WKM is a 2016 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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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LO66 WKM is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 16 December 2016.

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