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SL14 PDX

2014 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,995 mi
Last recorded92,995 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL14 PDX
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 92,995 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 90,370 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Aug 2021 74,526 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear brake application uneven (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 74,526 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear brake application uneven (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 71,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 60,456 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 60,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 43,865 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2018 43,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2017 28,604 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 28,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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SL14 PDX 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 63.6%.

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 SL14 PDX registered?

SL14 PDX is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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