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YY63 YUW

2014 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,749 mi
Last recorded125,749 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY63 YUW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 125,749 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 125,749 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 121,655 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake lever free play before travel

Pass 10 Jan 2024 114,736 miles

Nearside Washer jet not supplying fluid, offside supplying enough to clear the screen

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 107,774 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 107,770 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 100,192 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 100,191 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 94,081 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 94,078 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2020 89,251 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 82,075 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 Jan 2019 82,075 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Jan 2018 61,531 miles

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Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 46,471 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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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YY63 YUW is a 2014 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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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YY63 YUW is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 15 January 2014.

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