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LC14 EBD

2014 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

183,969 mi
Last recorded183,969 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 183,969 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2024 160,174 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 158,787 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 155,643 miles

front to rear slight corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2020 135,622 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 104,887 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 24 May 2019 104,887 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s not working at all and n/s not illuminating plate (dim) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 25 May 2018 73,314 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 24 May 2018 73,314 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2017 44,556 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre slight damage on outer wall ( not showing cords )

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

under shield fitted not allowing complete inspection of some components

Fail 26 May 2017 44,556 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre slight damage on outer wall ( not showing cords )

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under shield fitted not allowing complete inspection of some components

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 EBD is a 2014 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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