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CH12 DLH

2014 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,073 mi
Last recorded157,073 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH12 DLH
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 157,073 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 150,755 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 150,734 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 148,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 148,820 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 145,410 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 139,403 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 124,646 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 116,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 99,915 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 88,742 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

both rear tyres out of shape

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 22 Aug 2018 88,742 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

both rear tyres out of shape

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 15 Sep 2017 62,466 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 62,466 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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CH12 DLH is a 2014 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CH12 DLH registered?

CH12 DLH is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 September 2014.

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