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SN15 YWW

2015 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,808 mi
Last recorded122,808 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Optima58,587 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN15 YWW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 122,808 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 118,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension top mount slightly notchy

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

Pass 13 May 2023 113,527 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 108,227 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 May 2021 99,011 miles

advice keep eye on o/s/f tyre

advice on further look at front brakes

Pass 4 Nov 2020 96,735 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 96,604 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 96,198 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Metal showing throughrubber (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Part of flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Part of flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 74,395 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 74,367 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 63,548 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 62,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 27,826 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 27,777 miles

handbrake travel could be improved

sill trims fitted

under shields fitted

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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SN15 YWW is a 2015 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SN15 YWW registered?

SN15 YWW is a 2015 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 March 2015.

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