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LC14 ECD

2014 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

95,706 mi
Last recorded95,706 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 95,706 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 95,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 90,233 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 90,222 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 85,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.55 mm` left on and cracked tye (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.67 mm` left on and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Coolant leak ()

Fail 27 Feb 2023 85,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.55 mm` left on and cracked tye (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.67 mm` left on and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 79,215 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 79,215 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 75,197 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 75,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 67,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 67,658 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure MARKED YELLOW (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 57,162 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 42,080 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 42,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 ECD is a 2014 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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