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SO65 LNY

2015 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

155,018 mi
Last recorded155,018 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Optima58,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO65 LNY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 155,018 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel tank?? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 154,997 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel tank?? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 144,536 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel tank ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 134,231 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 115,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 97,291 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 92,721 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 92,106 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 77,916 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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SO65 LNY is a 2015 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SO65 LNY registered?

SO65 LNY is a 2015 Kia Optima, first registered on 29 December 2015.

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