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LA17 EAX

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,796 mi
Last recorded68,796 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 68,796 miles

handbrake switch/lever damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2024 63,771 miles

brake fluid low in reservoir

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn to approx. 3-4mm

handbrake lever damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with cuts in tread

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads worn to approx. 2-3mm

Pass 28 Nov 2023 59,437 miles

brake fluid low in reservoir

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn to approx. 2-3mm

front tyres wearing unevenly on edges

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads worn to approx. 2-3mm

Pass 7 Dec 2022 55,050 miles

damage to o/s/f door

front brake discs corroded on inner braking surfaces

rear brake pads worn to approx. 2-3mm

rear tyres wearing unevenly to markers with cuts and cracking in tread

Pass 14 Dec 2021 48,463 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 34,802 miles
Pass 29 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 EAX is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EAX registered?

LA17 EAX is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 7 July 2017.

Is LA17 EAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA17 EAX shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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