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BT14 PLN

2014 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,277 mi
Last recorded119,277 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT14 PLN
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 119,277 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 118,393 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2024 111,422 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 95,232 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 95,232 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 87,692 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 87,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 77,893 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 77,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 73,140 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 73,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 64,951 miles

Handbrake travel

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 64,951 miles

Handbrake travel

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 43,900 miles

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

both rear tyres have splits in sidewalls

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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BT14 PLN is a 2014 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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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What year was BT14 PLN registered?

BT14 PLN is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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