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YC66 XUS

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,096 mi
Last recorded81,096 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC66 XUS
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 81,096 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 81,091 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2024 66,475 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 54,827 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 43,255 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 37,402 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 30,106 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 21,055 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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YC66 XUS is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YC66 XUS registered?

YC66 XUS is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 25 October 2016.

Is YC66 XUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC66 XUS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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