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K555 RMB

2015 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,305 mi
Last recorded120,305 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Optima58,587 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK555 RMB
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 120,305 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 117,185 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 117,098 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 114,146 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 110,353 miles

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

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2021 107,028 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 99,566 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 99,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 87,020 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 66,791 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 48,570 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

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

Offside Rear BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

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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K555 RMB is a 2015 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K555 RMB registered?

K555 RMB is a 2015 Kia Optima, first registered on 7 March 2015.

Is K555 RMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K555 RMB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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