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MJ66 NKZ

2016 Kia Optima

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,894 mi
Last recorded41,894 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ66 NKZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 41,894 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r & centre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 37,759 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 37,752 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 36,343 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 33,641 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 29,232 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 25,128 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 21,138 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 17,482 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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MJ66 NKZ is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MJ66 NKZ registered?

MJ66 NKZ is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 17 October 2016.

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