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LA17 KMV

2017 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,870 mi
Last recorded81,870 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 81,870 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 81,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 70,722 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED / CORRODED EDGE

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AROUND 90% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 29 May 2024 59,467 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 50,948 miles
Pass 23 Jul 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 KMV is a 2017 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KMV registered?

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

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