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LB14 MZU

2014 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,290 mi
Last recorded118,290 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB14 MZU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2026 118,290 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 111,227 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 105,918 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 102,844 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 97,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge and perished side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 76,102 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 67,997 miles

all fuel and brake pipes are covered unable to see most of them

Pass 10 May 2019 57,998 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 49,213 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 35,723 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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LB14 MZU 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 100%.

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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LB14 MZU is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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