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YC15 LZV

2015 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,957 mi
Last recorded93,957 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Optima58,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC15 LZV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 93,957 miles

Front lower bumper damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2024 66,096 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 59,760 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to check full operation of center rear belt as buckle is missing

Fail 25 Jan 2023 59,760 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs have a heavy lip on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to check full operation of center rear belt as buckle is missing

Pass 24 Jan 2022 52,138 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 43,757 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 35,768 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jan 2019 25,258 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 25,258 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 19,210 miles

slight travel on handbrake lever but reserve is available

Fail 29 Jan 2018 19,210 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YC15 LZV 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 72.7%.

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 YC15 LZV registered?

YC15 LZV is a 2015 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 April 2015.

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