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AY14 UOO

2014 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

198,946 mi
Last recorded198,946 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY14 UOO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 198,946 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 187,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 178,745 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 161,920 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 139,996 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 139,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 122,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cuts to inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 103,027 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 85,692 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brakes slightly sticking on

Fail 9 Mar 2018 85,692 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brakes slightly sticking on

Pass 9 Mar 2017 58,285 miles

Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracked on inner sidewall and scrubbed out inner edge

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed out inner edge

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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AY14 UOO is a 2014 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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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AY14 UOO is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 13 March 2014.

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