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MW66 EXJ

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,684 mi
Last recorded50,684 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW66 EXJ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 50,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 45,830 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 41,477 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 37,382 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 37,382 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 33,082 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 29,560 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 24,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 24,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 EXJ 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 77.8%.

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 MW66 EXJ registered?

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

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