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FV14 LUW

2014 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,995 mi
Last recorded93,995 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV14 LUW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 93,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2025 93,884 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow Pink (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Above both training arm bushes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 88,905 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 85,208 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2023 85,208 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 77,786 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 70,452 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 62,181 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 52,186 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 41,949 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 35,334 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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FV14 LUW is a 2014 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV14 LUW registered?

FV14 LUW is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 16 June 2014.

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