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LC17 EXK

2017 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,580 mi
Last recorded123,580 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC17 EXK
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 123,580 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 123,573 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 91,244 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 88,161 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 88,161 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 81,293 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 81,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 72,106 miles

front brake discs lipped

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread

rear brake pads worn low

small cut to nearside front tyre wall

Fail 26 Apr 2023 72,105 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread

rear brake pads worn low

small cut to nearside front tyre wall

front brake discs lipped

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 30 May 2022 63,428 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 51,476 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 40,317 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 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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LC17 EXK is a 2017 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LC17 EXK registered?

LC17 EXK is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 12 July 2017.

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