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HD08 RAD

2014 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,642 mi
Last recorded57,642 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 RAD
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 57,642 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 57,628 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 50,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint boot twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 44,662 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 44,662 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 40,550 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 26 Oct 2022 40,549 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 15 Nov 2021 33,610 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 33,573 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 28,060 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 3 Sep 2019 24,183 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 19,946 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 15,817 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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HD08 RAD is a 2014 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 HD08 RAD registered?

HD08 RAD is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 4 September 2014.

Is HD08 RAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD08 RAD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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