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AP14 DKF

2014 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,566 mi
Last recorded130,566 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP14 DKF
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 130,566 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 20 Dec 2023 130,566 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2023 130,545 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 116,848 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 111,059 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 104,476 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 104,462 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2020 96,333 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 86,187 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 73,102 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 60,578 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 50,319 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 39,811 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 30,668 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 23,267 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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AP14 DKF is a 2014 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was AP14 DKF registered?

AP14 DKF is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 2 March 2014.

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