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LA17 CXL

2017 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,049 mi
Last recorded126,049 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA17 CXL
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 126,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 117,231 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 117,231 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 104,623 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 104,620 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 89,327 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 71,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has slight cut on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 71,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 60,745 miles

damage on front bumper

Fail 4 Jan 2021 60,745 miles

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

damage on front bumper

Pass 27 Jun 2020

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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 CXL is a 2017 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CXL registered?

LA17 CXL is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 5 July 2017.

Is LA17 CXL safe to buy?

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