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YS14 OUG

2014 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

147,920 mi
Last recorded147,920 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS14 OUG
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 147,920 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by trailing arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front, around top strut mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 147,919 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both front, lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by trailing arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front, around top strut mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 138,288 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 138,269 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 134,024 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 134,024 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 121,289 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2023 121,289 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2022 111,037 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2022 111,037 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 107,796 miles

Offside Front inner rack joint

Fail 16 Nov 2021 107,796 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front inner rack joint

Pass 8 Jun 2020 91,899 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 78,222 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 78,222 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2018 67,710 miles

dashcam unplugged prior to test.

Fail 18 Aug 2018 67,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also close to legal limit and has worn edges. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has several cuts and slight inner edge wear.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has several deep cuts/worn edges/splitting inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre has worn edges/several deep cuts/inner sidewall split.

dashcam unplugged prior to test.

Pass 19 Aug 2017 48,276 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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YS14 OUG is a 2014 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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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YS14 OUG is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 9 June 2014.

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