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SJ14 ZCU

2014 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,543 mi
Last recorded134,543 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ14 ZCU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 134,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 127,207 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 113,281 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 113,281 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 105,654 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 105,654 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 84,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 65,894 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 41,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 41,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on sidewall

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2017 30,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise both rear tyre treads cracking

advise rear pads sticking slightly

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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SJ14 ZCU is a 2014 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ14 ZCU registered?

SJ14 ZCU is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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