2014 KIA Optima 1.7L Diesel · CX05 JCB

The 2014 Kia Optima presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 3 March 2026 at 46,052 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of passes. The vehicle shows no worsening faults, recurring advisories, or mechanical deterioration across the available history. Mileage sits low for a twelve-year-old car at 46,052 recorded miles, averaging roughly 3,838 miles per year. The DVSA record spans 16 February 2022 at 34,741 miles through to the 2026 test, with annual increments of 2,318, 2,236, 3,644, and 3,313 miles respectively. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear. The clean sheet across all five entries suggests either careful low-use ownership or periodic light commuting, with no flagged neglect of consumables such as tyres or wiper blades. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and likely periods of standing. Low mileage with long idle spells can conceal perished rubber components and surface corrosion not caught in a pass-with-no-defects test. The tester raised no structural integrity or exhaust emissions concerns, but pre-purchase checks on underbody rust and binding calipers remain prudent. The absence of advisories across every entry limits predictive risk from the record itself. Previous keepers maintained the Optima to at least minimum MOT standard without deferred fixes. Physical verification of tyre sidewall condition and fluid intervals is advised before purchase.