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LC14 XKA

2014 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,148 mi
Last recorded96,148 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC14 XKA
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 96,148 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 96,095 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 90,686 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 90,686 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 81,496 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 70,160 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 70,160 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 60,778 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 53,202 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 50,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 44,208 miles

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)

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

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 XKA 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 72.7%.

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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What year was LC14 XKA registered?

LC14 XKA is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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