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FY15 DDE

2015 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,763 mi
Last recorded115,763 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Optima58,587 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY15 DDE
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 115,763 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 111,888 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 111,887 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 103,816 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 103,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 93,171 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in bracket in casing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 78,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 78,635 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 62,046 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 50,869 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 50,869 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 47,801 miles

Nearside wiper blade split and smearing.

Offside wiper blade smearing.

Fail 31 Jan 2020 47,801 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside wiper blade split and smearing.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside wiper blade smearing.

Pass 9 Mar 2019 40,601 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 26 Feb 2018 31,712 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FY15 DDE is a 2015 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FY15 DDE registered?

FY15 DDE is a 2015 Kia Optima, first registered on 20 March 2015.

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