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AV14 XBW

2014 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,402 mi
Last recorded121,402 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV14 XBW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 121,402 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

tyre pressure light on

Fail 5 May 2026 121,401 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested DUE TO NEARSIDE BINDING ON ROTATION (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Dripping from under trays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2025 118,246 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 110,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 110,303 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 99,839 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 99,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 91,501 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 91,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 84,557 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 73,341 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 56,161 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 56,161 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 47,404 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Jun 2018 47,404 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Jun 2017 38,282 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AV14 XBW is a 2014 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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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AV14 XBW is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 18 June 2014.

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