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LC14 EBA

2014 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,747 mi
Last recorded98,747 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC14 EBA
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 98,747 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension Components Showing Signs Off Corrosion

Pass 14 May 2025 93,720 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 87,946 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 80,791 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 80,122 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 80,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 73,966 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 67,387 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 12 Aug 2020 57,216 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 57,216 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking hose (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2019 47,908 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 47,883 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Aug 2018 35,402 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 32,031 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides on the rear (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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LC14 EBA is a 2014 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LC14 EBA registered?

LC14 EBA is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 2 July 2014.

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