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SO66 NKG

2016 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,260 mi
Last recorded84,260 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO66 NKG
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 84,260 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 69,838 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust backbox heat shields loose (x2)

Pass 17 Nov 2023 57,756 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front - and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

both rear and centre heat shields insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2022 44,675 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 44,675 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 41,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 37,386 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 29,872 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 29,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre tyre worn ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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SO66 NKG is a 2016 Kia Optima in Silver 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 SO66 NKG registered?

SO66 NKG is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 5 December 2016.

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