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SK14 TCU

2014 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,807 mi
Last recorded127,807 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK14 TCU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 127,807 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 127,806 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 113,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 100,572 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 85,472 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 85,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2020 69,740 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 69,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 53,366 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 53,366 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 33,369 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 13,978 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 TCU is a 2014 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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What year was SK14 TCU registered?

SK14 TCU is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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