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ST66 KYU

2016 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,945 mi
Last recorded93,945 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST66 KYU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 93,945 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear brakes both sides have been overheated

no exhaust emissions detected

Pass 15 May 2025 88,964 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No exhaust emissions detected

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 May 2025 88,964 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No exhaust emissions detected

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 78,236 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm only (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2023 65,336 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 55,014 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 44,888 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2020 35,015 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 18,259 miles

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 7 May 2019 18,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

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 KYU is a 2016 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KYU registered?

ST66 KYU is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 20 October 2016.

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