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VO66 WMC

2016 Kia Optima

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,678 mi
Last recorded94,678 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO66 WMC
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 94,678 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 83,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides are bald on inside edges 2-3mm tread dot 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 83,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides are bald on inside edges 2-3mm tread dot 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 76,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 65,967 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 54,289 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 44,277 miles

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

underbody trays fitted restricting view

Fail 15 Sep 2020 44,249 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements has a coating over plate (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements has a coating over plate (0.1 (d))

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

underbody trays fitted restricting view

Pass 8 Sep 2019 26,458 miles

unable to check rear seat belt

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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VO66 WMC is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 VO66 WMC registered?

VO66 WMC is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 22 September 2016.

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