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FC13 MAT

2015 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,420 mi
Last recorded147,420 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Optima58,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC13 MAT
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 147,420 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 136,273 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 127,052 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 114,209 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 102,081 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 94,973 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 82,084 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

emissions to clean to read

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 10 Dec 2018 58,046 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 58,046 miles

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

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

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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FC13 MAT 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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What year was FC13 MAT registered?

FC13 MAT is a 2015 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 December 2015.

Is FC13 MAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FC13 MAT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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