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WJ66 YCU

2016 Kia Optima

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,321 mi
Last recorded77,321 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ66 YCU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 77,321 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 77,291 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge, 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 70,613 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 59,946 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 48,155 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 48,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 34,592 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 27,920 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 27,284 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 19,036 miles

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

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

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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WJ66 YCU is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 WJ66 YCU registered?

WJ66 YCU is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 23 September 2016.

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