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GU14 XEG

2014 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,321 mi
Last recorded52,321 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 52,321 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2026 52,321 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 49,937 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 48,541 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 48,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 47,987 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 44,962 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 42,189 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 42,182 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 42,174 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 34,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 26,701 miles

no emissions detected

Pass 16 Mar 2017 21,323 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 XEG is a 2014 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 GU14 XEG registered?

GU14 XEG is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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