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LB17 HGZ

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,221 mi
Last recorded123,221 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB17 HGZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 123,221 miles

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

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective damaged. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 101,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 235/45 R18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low 235/45 R18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres getting low 235/45 R18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 80,009 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm front bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres very close to the limit 235/45 R18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 59,260 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 59,260 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 38,101 miles

vehicle undertrays obscure testible items

Pass 24 Nov 2021 35,199 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 31,261 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Pass 11 Jun 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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LB17 HGZ 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 88.9%.

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 LB17 HGZ registered?

LB17 HGZ is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 19 June 2017.

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