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RK15 PHO

2015 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,745 mi
Last recorded86,745 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Optima58,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK15 PHO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 86,745 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 86,742 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 70,446 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

suspension parts covered in black underseal

under body covered in black under seal

Pass 23 Mar 2023 67,029 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower Under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 10 Mar 2023 67,029 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower Under trays fitted obscuring components

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 61,494 miles

Nearside Rear lamp misted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded unable to fully assess due to plastic covers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded unable to fully assess due to plastic covers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 61,492 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded unable to fully assess due to plastic covers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake

Nearside Rear lamp misted

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded unable to fully assess due to plastic covers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 53,055 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Exessive hand brake travel

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

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe end to R/O/S flex pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 12 Mar 2020 43,903 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 43,667 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged and insecure at inner end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 34,600 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 26,356 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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RK15 PHO is a 2015 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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RK15 PHO is a 2015 Kia Optima, first registered on 17 March 2015.

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