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EY15 GKZ

2015 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,261 mi
Last recorded115,261 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2015 Kia Optima58,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY15 GKZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 115,261 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 115,261 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 107,484 miles

Electronic handbrake switch defective but operational

Fail 30 Dec 2020 107,473 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 93,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.4mm legal tread remaining and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.4mm legal tread remaining and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 93,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.4mm legal tread remaining and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.4mm legal tread remaining and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 85,340 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 85,333 miles

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 78,215 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

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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EY15 GKZ 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 55.6%.

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 EY15 GKZ registered?

EY15 GKZ is a 2015 Kia Optima, first registered on 6 March 2015.

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