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XS12 STU

2014 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,346 mi
Last recorded83,346 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXS12 STU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 83,346 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 75,891 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 69,745 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 62,987 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 55,041 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 49,298 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 46,647 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 45,277 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 39,662 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 30,104 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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XS12 STU is a 2014 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XS12 STU registered?

XS12 STU is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 4 April 2014.

Is XS12 STU safe to buy?

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Does XS12 STU have outstanding finance?

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