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L666 RUA

2017 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,692 mi
Last recorded77,692 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL666 RUA
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 77,692 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 70,631 miles

under-trays fitted.

Pass 20 Apr 2024 70,603 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 69,953 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 64,271 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 64,270 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated switch / fault insecure (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2021 48,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 48,863 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 32,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 32,832 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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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L666 RUA is a 2017 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 57,842 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 9 years old, this Kia Optima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L666 RUA is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 18 March 2017.

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