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LC17 HVE

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,773 mi
Last recorded83,773 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC17 HVE
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 83,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 73,151 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot has a pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack in windscreen passenger side centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake binding on slightly inner disc surface corroded

Rear exhaust back box heat shield loose

Pass 17 May 2024 64,168 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))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 54,822 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 54,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45R 18 (98W) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S also slight cuts in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 44,584 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 May 2022 44,584 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2021 35,722 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 26,186 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 22,656 miles

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 HVE is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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LC17 HVE is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 15 June 2017.

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