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LB17 UKU

2017 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,971 mi
Last recorded144,971 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB17 UKU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 144,971 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 137,741 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 118,434 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 118,422 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 92,936 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 68,463 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 41,371 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 38,424 miles
Pass 26 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 UKU is a 2017 Kia Optima in Silver 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 UKU registered?

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

Is LB17 UKU safe to buy?

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