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LD14 HLA

2014 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,666 mi
Last recorded125,666 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD14 HLA
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 125,666 miles

slight oil leak noticed

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 122,785 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 120,049 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2023 116,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

n/s/f side repeater slightly down on light output

Fail 6 Mar 2023 116,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

n/s headlamp unit slightly loose

Pass 8 Mar 2022 110,439 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 110,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 98,613 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges & right at limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 89,751 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 81,572 miles

car to clean for smoke test

Fail 8 Apr 2019 81,572 miles

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

car to clean for smoke test

Pass 3 May 2018 69,656 miles

NSR tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2018 69,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

NSR tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 53,986 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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LD14 HLA is a 2014 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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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LD14 HLA is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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