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RJ15 XVF

2015 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,413 mi
Last recorded111,413 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2015 Kia Optima58,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 111,413 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 101,470 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 101,470 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 95,073 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 95,064 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 95,058 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 94,675 miles

brake pipes to n/s/r and o/s/r flexi hoses showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Apr 2022 94,670 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes to n/s/r and o/s/r flexi hoses showing signs of corrosion

no coolant in header tank

Pass 16 Apr 2021 81,602 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 66,348 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))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2020 66,348 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))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 39,689 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x small chips in zone A of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 31,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 XVF is a 2015 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XVF registered?

RJ15 XVF is a 2015 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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