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YG66 YFY

2016 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,436 mi
Last recorded48,436 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG66 YFY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 48,436 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 47,203 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 47,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 45,494 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 45,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 42,697 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 39,335 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 35,865 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 31,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 25,948 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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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YG66 YFY is a 2016 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,685cc diesel 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 YG66 YFY registered?

YG66 YFY is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 7 September 2016.

Is YG66 YFY safe to buy?

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