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LC14 SSK

2014 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,165 mi
Last recorded84,165 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC14 SSK
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 84,165 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 84,165 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 76,274 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 76,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 60,250 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear subframes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 58,457 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 53,495 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 49,051 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 43,742 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 36,588 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 26,095 miles

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 SSK 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 81.8%.

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 SSK registered?

LC14 SSK is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 21 July 2014.

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