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LC17 GVW

2017 Kia Optima

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,580 mi
Last recorded101,580 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC17 GVW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 101,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing slightly 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 89,171 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2024 71,350 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 71,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessively corroded on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessively corroded on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 52,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 39,762 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 25,350 miles

Both front tyres worn close to 3mm & wearing on edges

Pass 8 May 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 GVW is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 LC17 GVW registered?

LC17 GVW is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 16 May 2017.

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