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SP66 TNL

2016 Kia Optima

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,027 mi
Last recorded77,027 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP66 TNL
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 77,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear , fuel tank heat shield loose

Fail 1 May 2026 76,436 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear , fuel tank heat shield loose

Pass 9 May 2025 65,351 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 57,679 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 57,673 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to fully test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/5517 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/5517 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and Offside rear brake discs show signs of heat damage on inner face

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/5517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/5517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tpms light on

Pass 3 Feb 2023 50,454 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 44,735 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 44,735 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2021 37,929 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 37,928 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 30,129 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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SP66 TNL is a 2016 Kia Optima in White with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SP66 TNL registered?

SP66 TNL is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 29 September 2016.

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