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FJ14 FVV

2014 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,121 mi
Last recorded125,121 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ14 FVV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 125,121 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 121,633 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 118,139 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 118,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 105,210 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 94,874 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 94,869 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 87,254 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 87,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 79,026 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 79,026 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 67,039 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 56,239 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 42,631 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 42,631 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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FJ14 FVV is a 2014 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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.

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What year was FJ14 FVV registered?

FJ14 FVV is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 14 March 2014.

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