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SW65 JYU

2015 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,979 mi
Last recorded101,979 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Optima58,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW65 JYU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 101,979 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2026 101,979 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 88,728 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Rear shock absorber coroded

Pass 2 Oct 2023 71,759 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 56,088 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 45,031 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 37,182 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 30,522 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 23,762 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 23,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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SW65 JYU is a 2015 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SW65 JYU registered?

SW65 JYU is a 2015 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 December 2015.

Is SW65 JYU safe to buy?

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