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R5 HWA

2019 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,947 mi
Last recorded71,947 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2019 Kia Optima51,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 HWA
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2019
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 71,947 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 65,209 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 65,209 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2024 58,271 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 44,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 44,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 28,403 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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R5 HWA is a 2019 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R5 HWA registered?

R5 HWA is a 2019 Kia Optima, first registered on 4 May 2019.

Is R5 HWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 HWA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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