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S26 TAP

2019 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,906 mi
Last recorded91,906 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2019 Kia Optima51,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 TAP
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2019
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 91,906 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 80,497 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 67,705 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 49,574 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 34,170 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 34,169 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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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S26 TAP is a 2019 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S26 TAP registered?

S26 TAP is a 2019 Kia Optima, first registered on 5 June 2019.

Is S26 TAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S26 TAP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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