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FV15 JHY

2015 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,316 mi
Last recorded140,316 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Optima58,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV15 JHY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 140,316 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 140,316 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 140,241 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps registration lamps dont light (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body insecure damage to rear side quarter panel and rear bumper insecure with sharp edges (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative warning light illuminated (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 135,982 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 135,978 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (each heel two missing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 127,208 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 119,848 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 102,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 102,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front 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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 86,734 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall has a deep cut (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 76,302 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 76,301 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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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FV15 JHY is a 2015 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FV15 JHY registered?

FV15 JHY is a 2015 Kia Optima, first registered on 11 June 2015.

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