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ST15 RYY

2015 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,533 mi
Last recorded117,533 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Optima58,587 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST15 RYY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 117,533 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2026 117,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 104,629 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 104,629 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 93,352 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 92,164 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 92,164 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 88,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 83,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides and discs slight worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both sides, wipers leaving slight marks then goes couple seconds after

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has a NAIL in tyre and starting to wear also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and starting to wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

boot release button loose, still function-able

Fail 15 Jul 2021 83,114 miles

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tmps sensor missing, normal valve (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides and discs slight worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both sides, wipers leaving slight marks then goes couple seconds after

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has a NAIL in tyre and starting to wear also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and starting to wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

boot release button loose, still function-able

Pass 10 Jul 2020 77,437 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 72,503 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 56,101 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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ST15 RYY is a 2015 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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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ST15 RYY is a 2015 Kia Optima, first registered on 20 May 2015.

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