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LA17 CUY

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,952 mi
Last recorded94,952 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA17 CUY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 94,952 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 94,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 14 May 2025 89,022 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 82,568 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 71,975 miles

sill covers engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 May 2022 63,485 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 53,077 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2020 45,881 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 45,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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LA17 CUY is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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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What year was LA17 CUY registered?

LA17 CUY is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 26 July 2017.

Is LA17 CUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA17 CUY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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