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BU14 PPK

2014 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,787 mi
Last recorded144,787 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 PPK
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 144,787 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 133,484 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 133,484 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 121,537 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 121,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 109,083 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 96,895 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 85,608 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 74,276 miles

Front number plate delaminatet

Pass 9 Mar 2018 60,175 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 45,626 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers slight split

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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BU14 PPK 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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BU14 PPK is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 10 March 2014.

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