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LC14 ECA

2014 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

208,314 mi
Last recorded208,314 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 208,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 191,162 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 2 May 2024 166,087 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 145,273 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 122,337 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 98,410 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2020 81,821 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 76,258 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))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 76,258 miles

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

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

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))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 65,372 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 53,688 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted,obscuring some items.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Condensation in lamp unit.

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 ECA is a 2014 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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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What year was LC14 ECA registered?

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

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