MOT Status
ValidMileage
168,667 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. Marked in YELLOW. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Drop sill. Marked in YELLOW. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end pin. (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked in YELLOW. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. Marked in YELLOW. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sills covered with plastic trim.
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal top mount (under bonnet) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear corrosion to inner sills
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Top mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside 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))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Kia Optima?
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ST14 BPE is a 2014 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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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ST14 BPE is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 27 March 2014.
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