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SA66 EKL

2016 Kia Optima

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,097 mi
Last recorded50,097 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA66 EKL
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 50,097 miles

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

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

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

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

floor and sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2026 50,095 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

floor and sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2025 36,361 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 34,621 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 31,165 miles

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

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

Rear EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE (BACK BOX)

Rear EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE (CENTRE)

Pass 16 Apr 2022 26,643 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 22,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 20,619 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner disc faces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 20,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Compliance bush detached. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner disc faces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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SA66 EKL is a 2016 Kia Optima in White with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) 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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SA66 EKL is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 14 September 2016.

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