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VE66 OGA

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,063 mi
Last recorded74,063 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE66 OGA
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 74,063 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 73,845 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 60,390 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 53,596 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 44,272 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 41,333 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 41,333 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 34,637 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 27,032 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 19,260 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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VE66 OGA 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 VE66 OGA registered?

VE66 OGA is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 December 2016.

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