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LC14 SXM

2014 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,723 mi
Last recorded54,723 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC14 SXM
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 54,723 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2025 53,553 miles

Offside handbrake uses more effort than nearside

Fail 12 Nov 2025 53,543 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Fitted wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Offside handbrake uses more effort than nearside

Pass 22 Nov 2024 45,743 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 45,415 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 40,036 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 34,840 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 31,002 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 25,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 25 Jun 2018 20,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 15,053 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 15,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 SXM is a 2014 Kia Optima in White 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC14 SXM registered?

LC14 SXM is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 July 2014.

Is LC14 SXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC14 SXM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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