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VX66 YMY

2016 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,815 mi
Last recorded71,815 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX66 YMY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 71,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 61,139 miles

offside rear tyre going out of shape

Fail 14 Apr 2025 61,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 10 Apr 2024 43,817 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 27,148 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 25,825 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 21,759 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 19,653 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 16,585 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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VX66 YMY is a 2016 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX66 YMY registered?

VX66 YMY is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 14 September 2016.

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