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AK14 LJC

2014 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,382 mi
Last recorded85,382 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK14 LJC
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 85,382 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 81,222 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 75,621 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Headlamp: dipped beam, slightly light intensity obviously reduced

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer tyre worn on edge slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2022 69,108 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 69,108 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Brake caliper leaking fluid (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 63,215 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Nov 2020 58,366 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 58,364 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 50,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a deep cut in outer sidewall, cords not visible

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

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

Fail 2 May 2019 50,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a deep cut in outer sidewall, cords not visible

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 43,932 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 May 2018 43,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 May 2017 37,937 miles

Rear brake pads on 3mm

Fail 16 May 2017 37,937 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake pads on 3mm

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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AK14 LJC is a 2014 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2014 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 62,743 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 12 years old, this Kia Optima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK14 LJC is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 16 May 2014.

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