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YG66 JFO

2016 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,391 mi
Last recorded110,391 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG66 JFO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 110,391 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 96,581 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 96,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear tyre wearing slightly out of shape

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight brake bind at offside rear

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 81,573 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 81,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers starting to smear

Pass 24 Aug 2022 64,520 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 57,464 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 57,464 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 49,343 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 41,288 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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YG66 JFO is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YG66 JFO registered?

YG66 JFO is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 23 September 2016.

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