2014 KIA Optima 1.7L Diesel · N6 ALF
2014 KIA Optima (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 154,164 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA OPTIMA
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,164 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N6 ALF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 154,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N6 ALF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Kia Optima (N6 ALF) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
N6 ALF Mileage History
- 26/11/2022119,812 mi
- 29/11/2023133,198 mi+13,386 mi
- 28/11/2024143,168 mi+9,970 mi
- 29/10/2025154,164 mi+10,996 mi
- 29/10/2025154,164 mi
Average of roughly 11,748 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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