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ST66 CMK

2016 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,368 mi
Last recorded93,368 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST66 CMK
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 93,368 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 93,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 82,435 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 80,593 miles

offside front brake disc scored on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2023 74,007 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 74,007 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2022 64,990 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 57,118 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2020 49,961 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Aug 2019 43,667 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 43,667 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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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ST66 CMK is a 2016 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel 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 ST66 CMK registered?

ST66 CMK is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 18 October 2016.

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