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SY14 KOB

2014 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,542 mi
Last recorded106,542 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY14 KOB
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 106,542 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 106,542 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 97,673 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 87,947 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 78,749 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 78,744 miles

Service brake excessively binding offside and nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 66,113 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 66,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 50,063 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

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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SY14 KOB is a 2014 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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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SY14 KOB is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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