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LA17 OCC

2017 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,768 mi
Last recorded85,768 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 85,768 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 78,426 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 70,569 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 63,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 worn out on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 63,231 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 worn out on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 54,817 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 46,984 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 465,984 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 43,058 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 43,058 miles

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

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

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 OCC is a 2017 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OCC registered?

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

Is LA17 OCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA17 OCC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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