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RJ15 EGY

2015 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,600 mi
Last recorded82,600 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Optima58,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 82,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear SubFrame Corroded

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 10 Aug 2024 74,138 miles

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

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

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

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

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 9 Aug 2023 69,599 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 58,225 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 51,763 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 45,333 miles

Front bumper damaged. No sharp edges.

Fail 24 Nov 2020 45,333 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front bumper damaged. No sharp edges.

Fail 20 Nov 2020 45,124 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2019 34,128 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 18,037 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2018 15,173 miles

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

Under trays fitted

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 EGY is a 2015 Kia Optima in Black 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 RJ15 EGY registered?

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

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