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YH66 HUZ

2016 Kia Optima

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,728 mi
Last recorded96,728 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH66 HUZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 96,728 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 94,207 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 94,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2024 93,000 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Inner Side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 91,919 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 83,591 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 68,457 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 54,007 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 39,381 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 36,895 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 36,895 miles

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

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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YH66 HUZ is a 2016 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HUZ registered?

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

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