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JO05 SPH

2019 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,700 mi
Last recorded41,700 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2019 Kia Optima51,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO05 SPH
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2019
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 41,700 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low around 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 41,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre 1mm / bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low around 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 32,546 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 29,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 26,911 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 23,907 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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JO05 SPH is a 2019 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2019 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 51,363 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 7 years old, this Kia Optima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JO05 SPH registered?

JO05 SPH is a 2019 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 January 2019.

Is JO05 SPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for JO05 SPH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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