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SO65 OGX

2015 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,512 mi
Last recorded153,512 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2015 Kia Optima58,587 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2024 153,512 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 131,952 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 131,952 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 112,604 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 94,340 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 94,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Nov 2020 81,734 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 66,326 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 66,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 43,967 miles

Engine undertray loose (bolts slack)

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))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 13,612 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 OGX is a 2015 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SO65 OGX registered?

SO65 OGX is a 2015 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 December 2015.

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