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LF15 PXE

2015 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,323 mi
Last recorded97,323 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Optima58,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF15 PXE
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 97,323 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jun 2026 97,323 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 87,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside front suspension arm ball joint 1 of 3 bolt missing

Pass 11 Jun 2024 76,081 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 64,758 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 61,958 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 61,958 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 61,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 55,670 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 55,670 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 50,144 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 50,144 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 39,183 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 31,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LF15 PXE is a 2015 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LF15 PXE registered?

LF15 PXE is a 2015 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 April 2015.

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