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SK66 HXJ

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,415 mi
Last recorded72,415 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK66 HXJ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 72,415 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 64,922 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 64,921 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 57,781 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively disc corroded inside face (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively disc corroded inner face (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 48,094 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2022 40,092 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 28,093 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 26,122 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 22,084 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 22,084 miles

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

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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SK66 HXJ is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SK66 HXJ registered?

SK66 HXJ is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 26 September 2016.

Is SK66 HXJ safe to buy?

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