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YH66 DYP

2016 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,619 mi
Last recorded127,619 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH66 DYP
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 127,619 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 127,619 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 121,523 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 101,288 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 82,206 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 63,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear position lamp lens broken but not seriously affecting light source.

Pass 11 Sep 2020 44,789 miles

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

Seatbelt buckle extensions on both front seats

Fail 10 Sep 2020 44,693 miles

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

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

Seatbelt buckle extensions on both front seats

Pass 11 Sep 2019 24,818 miles

Both front seat belts have extensions fitted to buckles.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Small split on end of blade. (3.4 (b) (i))

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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YH66 DYP 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 YH66 DYP registered?

YH66 DYP is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 13 September 2016.

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The MOT history for YH66 DYP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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