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KV14 WXR

2014 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,510 mi
Last recorded112,510 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV14 WXR
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 112,510 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 112,510 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 105,733 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 105,733 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn dangerous (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 98,555 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 98,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 90,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Oct 2022 90,268 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 89,925 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Oct 2021 77,995 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted On inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted On inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 77,945 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.62mm 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Unable to check wheel bearing due to excessive brake bind

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted On inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer sidewall 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted On inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 69,028 miles

Damage to front bumper

Gears difficult to select

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted On inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake has slight free play

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 68,942 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner sidewall (225/45r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner sidewall (225/45r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Damage to front bumper

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

Gears difficult to select

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted On inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake has slight free play

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 54,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

damage to front bumper / grill

gears stiff to select

Pass 6 Apr 2018 43,946 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped on inner face (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener from interior mirror ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in inner sidewall ()

rear tyres wear on inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2018 43,946 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped on inner face (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener from interior mirror ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in inner sidewall ()

rear tyres wear on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2017 32,991 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 32,896 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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KV14 WXR is a 2014 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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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KV14 WXR is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 3 March 2014.

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