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LC14 EBL

2014 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,121 mi
Last recorded126,121 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC14 EBL
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 126,121 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 118,656 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 110,137 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 99,659 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 99,459 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 82,188 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 74,521 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 65,761 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

Pass 19 Jan 2019 49,230 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 29,156 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 29,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2017 25,095 miles

osr tyre wearing outside edge

slight play in NSF drop link ball joint

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 EBL is a 2014 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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