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M14 FGR

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,703 mi
Last recorded66,703 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 FGR
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 66,703 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 57,635 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 48,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 39,861 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 35,844 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 35,844 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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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M14 FGR is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 53,278 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 8 years old, this Kia Optima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M14 FGR registered?

M14 FGR is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 25 October 2018.

Is M14 FGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M14 FGR shows 6 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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