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LF14 YWC

2014 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,382 mi
Last recorded145,382 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 145,382 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 132,737 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 118,239 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 97,860 miles

OSR OUTER LED LIGHT NOT WORKING FULLY

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON FACES

Pass 15 Dec 2021 76,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on inside and outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 76,399 miles

Brake performance not tested brake hose burst (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (marked) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened to small (incorrect for vehicle) (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened to small (incorrect for vehicle) (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail bent at Ferrule/pipe and catching drive shaft! (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system burst when carrying out brake test (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on inside and outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 56,198 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 40,206 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 38,200 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 30,774 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 30,774 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 17,560 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 17,559 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 YWC is a 2014 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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