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LA17 DZF

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

182,857 mi
Last recorded182,857 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 182,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 166,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 147,634 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 128,119 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine sounds lumpy, misfiring but passed emissions

Fail 19 Jan 2023 128,090 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to wire (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Engine sounds lumpy, misfiring but passed emissions

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

engine oil level below min mark but on the dipstick

Pass 19 Jul 2022 108,754 miles

Bracket for wiring loom insecure and chaffing on radiator hose

Pass 20 Jan 2022 93,511 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 80,661 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 60,833 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 32,851 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 32,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) 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 DZF is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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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LA17 DZF is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 12 July 2017.

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