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LB63 GLJ

2014 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,881 mi
Last recorded122,881 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Optima62,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 122,881 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 122,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 110,876 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

N/S/R parking brake low reading

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 110,860 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

N/S/R parking brake low reading

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 96,061 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 87,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 81,247 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 76,038 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 69,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 55,534 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 40,865 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 24,745 miles

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

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 GLJ is a 2014 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GLJ registered?

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

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