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SK14 JTZ

2014 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,967 mi
Last recorded98,967 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK14 JTZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 98,967 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 92,358 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 70,162 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 70,162 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 55,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 39,868 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at n/s/r section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 37,622 miles

Nearside Front wiper split but still clearing screen

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 33,375 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 26,189 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 17,703 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 16,050 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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SK14 JTZ is a 2014 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK14 JTZ registered?

SK14 JTZ is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 10 March 2014.

Is SK14 JTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK14 JTZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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