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EJ64 SZR

2014 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,019 mi
Last recorded95,019 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ64 SZR
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 95,019 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 88,461 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 78,009 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 70,453 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 70,450 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 61,707 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 55,418 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 47,125 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 31,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EJ64 SZR is a 2014 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EJ64 SZR registered?

EJ64 SZR is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 18 December 2014.

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The MOT history for EJ64 SZR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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