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LB63 DRZ

2014 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,689 mi
Last recorded75,689 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB63 DRZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 75,689 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated also slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 75,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated also slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 68,607 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame under tray fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pies at flexi joints corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 68,607 miles

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

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame under tray fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pies at flexi joints corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 61,618 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four pipes at brake hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 54,752 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four pipes at brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 54,752 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four pipes at brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 48,438 miles

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 20 Feb 2020 43,841 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 38,043 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 38,043 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 30,435 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 21,289 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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LB63 DRZ 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 69.2%.

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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LB63 DRZ is a 2014 Kia Optima, first registered on 25 February 2014.

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