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RE66 VEP

2016 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,827 mi
Last recorded133,827 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE66 VEP
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 133,827 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 131,535 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 125,904 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Tyre Outer edges worn

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

Rear Tyre Inner edges worn

Pass 16 Jan 2023 112,835 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 99,734 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 80,644 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 60,587 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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RE66 VEP is a 2016 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 RE66 VEP registered?

RE66 VEP is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 12 December 2016.

Is RE66 VEP safe to buy?

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