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M55 XON

2015 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests31 (25 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

132,976 mi
Last recorded132,976 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Optima58,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 XON
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

25 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 132,976 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 126,498 miles

General corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 4 Feb 2025 141,893 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 114,402 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 114,401 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 129,182 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 100,890 miles

General corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2023 100,885 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in its tread

Pass 15 Feb 2023 127,095 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 88,033 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 122,123 miles

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

all struts rusted

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2021 76,671 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 112,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 111,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 29 Feb 2020 70,628 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 70,628 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 107,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 107,246 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 27 Feb 2019 65,153 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 103,130 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2018 53,323 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 98,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wearing hard on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 94,571 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at y section (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape and wearing hard on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 94,571 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape and wearing hard on inner edge

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at y section (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 87,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2015 87,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2014 78,053 miles

damage to screen

front tyres wearing on edges-very low in places

n/s wiper split on end

Pass 25 Mar 2013 66,544 miles

damage to screen

rear exhaust joints rusty and rear y-joint has been gummed up

Pass 27 Mar 2012 56,074 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2011 45,928 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 32,764 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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M55 XON is a 2015 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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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M55 XON is a 2015 Kia Optima, first registered on 14 April 2015.

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