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YE66 AFZ

2016 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,976 mi
Last recorded111,976 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE66 AFZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 111,976 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 102,107 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 92,662 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))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 92,662 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 28 Oct 2022 85,260 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 72,958 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 72,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 54,765 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 46,356 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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YE66 AFZ 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 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 YE66 AFZ registered?

YE66 AFZ is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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