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LF14 YWB

2014 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

113,446 mi
Last recorded113,446 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF14 YWB
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 113,446 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 103,242 miles

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

Offside Front split pin missing

split pin missing suspension arm nsr and osr

Fail 15 Jul 2024 103,196 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached inner bolt not tight (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached trailing arm bolt broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front split pin missing

split pin missing suspension arm nsr and osr

Pass 28 Jul 2023 101,025 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 90,038 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 90,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2021 79,409 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 79,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2020 68,580 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 68,580 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2019 54,737 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 54,737 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 44,679 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight cut on sidewall but not through to construction

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

Under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 4 Apr 2018 44,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer slight cut

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

Under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 5 Apr 2017 31,849 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 31,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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LF14 YWB is a 2014 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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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LF14 YWB is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 4 April 2014.

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