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Kia Optima

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

T14 TRCMOT history

T14 TRC is a grey diesel Kia Optima first used on 23 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 145,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
145,296 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T14 TRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T14 TRC was last recorded at 145,296 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 8,897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,399 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,897 miles
Average per year
9,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,296 miles
  • 2025 – 136,399 miles
  • 2024 – 128,359 miles
  • 2023 – 119,506 miles
  • 2022 – 112,234 miles
  • 2021 – 104,305 miles
  • 2020 – 98,128 miles
  • 2019 – 87,254 miles
  • 2018 – 77,300 miles
  • 2017 – 66,105 miles
  • 2016 – 54,237 miles
  • 2015 – 34,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail145,296 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning moisture beneath lens

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 31 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail145,296 miles (+8,897)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,296 miles
    Test number
    513197802868
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,399 miles (+425)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    136,399 miles
    Test number
    694888091650
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning moisture beneath lens (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Fail135,974 miles (+7,615)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,974 miles
    Test number
    305315630071
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning moisture beneath lens (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass128,359 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    128,359 miles
    Test number
    251954296825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail128,302 miles (+8,796)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,302 miles
    Test number
    530273459406
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive covering engine components under bonnet and undertray from below (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass119,506 miles (+131)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    119,506 miles
    Test number
    925749099460
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail119,375 miles (+7,141)1 dangerous3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,375 miles
    Test number
    246787382210
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass112,234 miles (+7,929)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    112,234 miles
    Test number
    210645995296
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass104,305 miles (+6,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    104,305 miles
    Test number
    303727306890
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass98,128 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    98,128 miles
    Test number
    556976290881
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail98,128 miles (+10,874)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,128 miles
    Test number
    982406500691
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass87,254 miles (+9,954)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    87,254 miles
    Test number
    345047489536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,300 miles (+11,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,300 miles
    Test number
    325133130328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner tyre sidewall deterioated

  14. Pass66,105 miles (+11,868)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,105 miles
    Test number
    382448200003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cut on sidewall

  15. Pass54,237 miles (+19,980)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,237 miles
    Test number
    364216537616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,257 miles
    Test number
    988620895001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T14 TRC

Does T14 TRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T14 TRC is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T14 TRC?
The MOT on T14 TRC is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T14 TRC done?
T14 TRC was recorded at 145,296 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 9,624 miles a year.
Has T14 TRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T14 TRC has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T14 TRC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T14 TRC find?
T14 TRC failed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects and 4 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside side repeater not working; parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment, and 4 more.

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