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LB17 HTL

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,701 mi
Last recorded52,701 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 52,701 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 45,231 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 39,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic cover sills, underfloor covers and engine under trays fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 5 Sep 2023 39,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic cover sills, underfloor covers and engine under trays fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 30 Aug 2022 32,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 25,928 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 22,742 miles

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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight outer sidewall wear 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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 HTL is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LB17 HTL registered?

LB17 HTL is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 August 2017.

Is LB17 HTL safe to buy?

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