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LB17 UEK

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,400 mi
Last recorded163,400 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 163,400 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 146,847 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 127,028 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 107,891 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 107,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 86,509 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 66,815 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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 UEK is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UEK registered?

LB17 UEK is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 4 July 2017.

Is LB17 UEK safe to buy?

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