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LB63 DWC

2014 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,281 mi
Last recorded104,281 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB63 DWC
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 104,281 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 101,494 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 101,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer part of side light / not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks around 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 95,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look around 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 91,217 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 85,876 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 79,812 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 79,811 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 66,121 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 36,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 27,770 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 10 Feb 2017 27,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also nailed (4.1.D.1b)

front wipers smearing slightly

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

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 DWC is a 2014 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB63 DWC registered?

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

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