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YR66 ELV

2016 Kia Optima

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,017 mi
Last recorded131,017 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Optima54,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR66 ELV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 131,017 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 130,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 128,364 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 121,932 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 117,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 112,488 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 112,488 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 97,604 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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YR66 ELV is a 2016 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR66 ELV registered?

YR66 ELV is a 2016 Kia Optima, first registered on 19 September 2016.

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The MOT history for YR66 ELV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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