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CA14 CDA

2014 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,389 mi
Last recorded117,389 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA14 CDA
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 117,389 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated SWITCH (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside WING MIRROR CASING DAMAGE

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 107,458 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 96,836 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 83,934 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Side skirts/ sill covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.

Pass 30 Apr 2022 72,890 miles

Side skirts/ sill covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.

Fail 30 Apr 2022 72,876 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2021 62,043 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 52,010 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 37,058 miles

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

rear pads getting low

Pass 14 Jun 2018 18,241 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 13,460 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 13,460 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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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CA14 CDA is a 2014 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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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What year was CA14 CDA registered?

CA14 CDA is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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