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LM65 HMY

2015 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,963 mi
Last recorded102,963 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Optima58,587 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM65 HMY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 102,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner shoulder tread shredded (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner shoulder tread shredded (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 102,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner shoulder tread shredded (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner shoulder tread shredded (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 99,196 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 95,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 90,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 89,838 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 86,089 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 86,089 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 72,568 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 56,387 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 56,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 35,892 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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LM65 HMY is a 2015 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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LM65 HMY is a 2015 Kia Optima, first registered on 27 October 2015.

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