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LB63 GVU

2014 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,640 mi
Last recorded67,640 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB63 GVU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 67,640 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 67,638 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 63,708 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 63,708 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 60,612 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 57,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 52,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 47,394 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 43,407 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 43,406 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 38,120 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 33,991 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 28,670 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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LB63 GVU is a 2014 Kia Optima in White 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 LB63 GVU registered?

LB63 GVU is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 25 February 2014.

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