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LF17 AFY

2017 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,449 mi
Last recorded134,449 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF17 AFY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 134,449 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 134,449 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 110,794 miles

Under-trays and covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 30 Nov 2021 110,309 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both Front (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays and covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 9 Dec 2020 81,211 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine has a rattle

Pass 10 Dec 2019 58,660 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 58,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 36,957 miles

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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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LF17 AFY is a 2017 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LF17 AFY registered?

LF17 AFY is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 6 March 2017.

Is LF17 AFY safe to buy?

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