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YH14 YJS

2014 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,695 mi
Last recorded121,695 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH14 YJS
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 121,695 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 114,495 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 106,511 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 94,986 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 76,114 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 58,603 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 40,816 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 24,427 miles
Fail 29 May 2017 24,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YH14 YJS 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 88.9%.

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 YH14 YJS registered?

YH14 YJS is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 19 May 2014.

Is YH14 YJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH14 YJS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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