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LA17 KNF

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,986 mi
Last recorded110,986 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 110,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 110,985 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 100,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 87,999 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED / CRACKING ( OUTER EDGE )

Fail 24 Oct 2023 87,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER EDGE / SPLITS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED / CRACKING ( OUTER EDGE )

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 78,726 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 67,277 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 50,773 miles
Pass 18 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 KNF is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KNF registered?

LA17 KNF is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 26 July 2017.

Is LA17 KNF safe to buy?

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