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WU14 TZY

2014 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,355 mi
Last recorded87,355 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU14 TZY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 87,355 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 80,517 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 80,510 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 70,100 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 70,100 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 60,441 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 60,432 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf and osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 58,485 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 55,285 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 44,042 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 32,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

front wiper blades ends split

Pass 2 Mar 2017 24,114 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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WU14 TZY is a 2014 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU14 TZY registered?

WU14 TZY is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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