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AP15 BYF

2015 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,334 mi
Last recorded129,334 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Optima58,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP15 BYF
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 129,334 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 118,999 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 103,854 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 81,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to @ 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad worn to @ 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 59,613 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 46,385 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 46,017 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 38,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 26,450 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (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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AP15 BYF is a 2015 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 58,587 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 11 years old, this Kia Optima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP15 BYF is a 2015 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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