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SC65 VAV

2015 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,587 mi
Last recorded58,587 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Optima58,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC65 VAV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 58,587 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Suspension components rusty

Fail 13 Oct 2025 58,582 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension components rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2024 52,585 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Suspension components rusty

Fail 7 Oct 2024 52,584 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

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

Suspension components rusty

TPMs illuminated

Pass 10 Oct 2023 46,083 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 37,072 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 34,703 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 31,046 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 26,127 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 26,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 20,674 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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SC65 VAV is a 2015 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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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What year was SC65 VAV registered?

SC65 VAV is a 2015 Kia Optima, first registered on 24 December 2015.

Is SC65 VAV safe to buy?

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