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GU14 GMG

2014 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,147 mi
Last recorded51,147 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU14 GMG
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 51,147 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 43,608 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 37,145 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Sep 2022 32,216 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 28,792 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch defective (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern and outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern and outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 25,038 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 21,323 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 17,314 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 17,275 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 13,266 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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GU14 GMG is a 2014 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GU14 GMG registered?

GU14 GMG is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 8 March 2014.

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