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MW66 EPU

2016 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,334 mi
Last recorded45,334 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW66 EPU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 45,334 miles

exhaust front support bracket broken and flexi joint worn

Fail 21 Jan 2026 45,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust front support bracket broken and flexi joint worn

Pass 7 Jan 2025 41,891 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

requires brake fluid change

Pass 5 Jan 2024 38,025 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 33,141 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 26,383 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 20,194 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread & outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

requires brake fluid change

Pass 12 Jan 2020 18,527 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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MW66 EPU is a 2016 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MW66 EPU registered?

MW66 EPU is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 7 December 2016.

Is MW66 EPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW66 EPU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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