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RJ15 EGX

2015 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,696 mi
Last recorded80,696 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Optima58,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ15 EGX
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 80,696 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 78,901 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 74,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jul 2023 68,967 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 65,619 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 65,619 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 60,628 miles

Emissions too low to register a result

Pass 5 Aug 2020 51,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 215/155/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 51,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system At caliper banjo joint. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 215/155/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on.

Pass 1 Jun 2019 41,440 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 41,439 miles

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

Both front brake discs worn.

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 29,162 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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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RJ15 EGX is a 2015 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ15 EGX registered?

RJ15 EGX is a 2015 Kia Optima, first registered on 8 June 2015.

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