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GM14 JBV

2014 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,388 mi
Last recorded164,388 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM14 JBV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 164,388 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 153,742 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 153,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 149,491 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 141,957 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 68,365 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 51,971 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

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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GM14 JBV is a 2014 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GM14 JBV registered?

GM14 JBV is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 26 June 2014.

Is GM14 JBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM14 JBV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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