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LA17 OCL

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,512 mi
Last recorded67,512 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 67,512 miles

N/S rear tyre worn inner tread

O/S/ front anti-role bar linkage upper ball joint dust cover starting to split open

Pass 18 Mar 2025 53,835 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 48,344 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 48,172 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

O/S/R tyre worn inner tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Tread damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 41,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

O/S/R tyre starting to go out of shape - Inner tread

Fail 16 Mar 2023 41,601 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

O/S/R tyre starting to go out of shape - Inner tread

Pass 18 Mar 2022 34,279 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 34,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 26,450 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 26,450 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 23,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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 OCL is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA17 OCL registered?

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

Is LA17 OCL safe to buy?

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