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LV66 BYT

2016 Kia Optima

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,252 mi
Last recorded121,252 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV66 BYT
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2026 121,252 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 103,304 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 87,836 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 23,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 54,826 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 38,915 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 38,583 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 37,686 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 36,364 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 34,893 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 32,175 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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LV66 BYT is a 2016 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 LV66 BYT registered?

LV66 BYT is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 21 September 2016.

Is LV66 BYT safe to buy?

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