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LA17 DZK

2017 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,513 mi
Last recorded131,513 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA17 DZK
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 131,513 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 131,510 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge castellated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged distorted 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

tpms light on

Pass 26 Apr 2025 130,469 miles

1ltr oil added to engine to allow test

Chassis sticker damaged (n/s B pillar)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays etc fitted restricting inspection

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Apr 2025 130,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

1ltr oil added to engine to allow test

Chassis sticker damaged (n/s B pillar)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays etc fitted restricting inspection

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Apr 2024 108,088 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 83,265 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 64,362 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 42,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 38,782 miles
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 DZK is a 2017 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA17 DZK registered?

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

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