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LA17 HNY

2017 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

264,752 mi
Last recorded264,752 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 264,752 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2025 257,209 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 248,203 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 237,090 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 222,795 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 208,306 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 194,313 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 194,313 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 179,242 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 160,258 miles

low oil warning light

Fail 2 Jul 2022 160,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

low oil warning light

Pass 5 Jan 2022 141,402 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 137,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 115,620 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 107,510 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 102,527 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 78,403 miles
Pass 26 May 2019 51,900 miles

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

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

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 HNY is a 2017 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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.

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What year was LA17 HNY registered?

LA17 HNY is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 July 2017.

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