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LA17 KMX

2017 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,881 mi
Last recorded136,881 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 136,881 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2025 120,906 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips x 2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 103,917 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 95,167 miles

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

Plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 5 Jul 2022 83,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 83,626 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 69,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm, worn smooth on edges, perished on shoulders 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall 235/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm, worn on edges , perished tread and shoulders 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

turbo heat shield is insecure and broken

Pass 9 Jul 2020 51,144 miles

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

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 approx 2.5mm (worn in middle) 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertray is fitted preventing inspection of components

turbo heat shield is insecure (worn/broken)

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 KMX is a 2017 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KMX registered?

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

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