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EK11 REA

2015 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,669 mi
Last recorded88,669 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Optima58,587 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 REA
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 88,669 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 80,674 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 72,158 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 63,390 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 55,578 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 55,578 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 49,131 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 44,291 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 30,189 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 30,175 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))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 18,399 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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EK11 REA is a 2015 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 11 years old, this Kia Optima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EK11 REA registered?

EK11 REA is a 2015 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 December 2015.

Is EK11 REA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK11 REA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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