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FM15 MDE

2015 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,641 mi
Last recorded148,641 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Optima58,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM15 MDE
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 148,641 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 136,909 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 136,816 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 128,770 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 119,273 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 111,514 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 102,428 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 92,575 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 81,714 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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FM15 MDE is a 2015 Kia Optima in White 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 FM15 MDE registered?

FM15 MDE is a 2015 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is FM15 MDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM15 MDE 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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