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DC14 LVZ

2014 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,032 mi
Last recorded103,032 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC14 LVZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 103,032 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 103,032 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 93,890 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 225/45/R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 93,886 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 225/45/R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 92,043 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 89,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2022 85,588 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also starting to wear unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 79,507 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 75,780 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 70,414 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 64,710 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 60,806 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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DC14 LVZ is a 2014 Kia Optima in White 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 DC14 LVZ registered?

DC14 LVZ is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 28 July 2014.

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