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SJ15 TCU

2015 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,037 mi
Last recorded65,037 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Optima58,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ15 TCU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 65,037 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 64,020 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 60,470 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 56,972 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 54,023 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 54,023 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 48,668 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 46,621 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 38,908 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 31,198 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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SJ15 TCU is a 2015 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ15 TCU registered?

SJ15 TCU is a 2015 Kia Optima, first registered on 17 March 2015.

Is SJ15 TCU safe to buy?

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