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KN14 KKS

2014 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,408 mi
Last recorded170,408 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN14 KKS
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 170,408 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 170,399 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative light flashing + n/s rear conventional valve fitted , rest are sensor valves (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 149,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tyre pressure light on

Fail 14 Feb 2024 149,589 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) due to track rod end worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tyre pressure light on

Pass 15 Feb 2023 132,528 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer wheel rim damaged

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 11 Feb 2023 132,526 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/18. 95v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer wheel rim damaged

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 16 Feb 2022 117,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

tyre pressure light on dash

Fail 14 Feb 2022 117,518 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

tyre pressure light on dash

Pass 15 Feb 2021 107,510 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 98,590 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 77,780 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam. ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Large chunk out of alloy. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone/sat nav holder. ()

Pass 9 Feb 2018 56,558 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Feb 2018 56,558 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 34,136 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 34,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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KN14 KKS is a 2014 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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KN14 KKS is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 17 March 2014.

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