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V3 LSN

2014 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,263 mi
Last recorded138,263 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 LSN
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 138,263 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 137,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Aug 2024 124,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (marked with yellow) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2024 124,316 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (marked with yellow) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2023 111,695 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 105,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 97,095 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 94,419 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 87,326 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 72,115 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2018 58,293 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 58,293 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear (2.4.G.2)

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

park brake efficiency just met minimum requirements

Pass 18 Jan 2018 45,331 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 23,144 miles

both front tyres slightly deteriorated on inner edges

emissions too low to be recorded

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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V3 LSN is a 2014 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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.

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V3 LSN is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 10 October 2014.

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