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BK14 KGU

2014 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,117 mi
Last recorded99,117 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK14 KGU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 99,117 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 90,789 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 90,789 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2023 80,844 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 72,279 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 64,112 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 56,442 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 48,983 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly damaged on outer sidewall

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 30 Sep 2018 39,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 34,197 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 29,376 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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BK14 KGU is a 2014 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK14 KGU registered?

BK14 KGU is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 7 April 2014.

Is BK14 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK14 KGU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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