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LF17 BCY

2017 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,815 mi
Last recorded103,815 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 103,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 92,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Aug 2025 92,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective flexy pipe bracket deterioraited (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Aug 2024 80,582 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Sep 2023 68,887 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 66,563 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 55,662 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 55,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 46,431 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2020 33,301 miles

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

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

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 BCY is a 2017 Kia Optima in Silver 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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What year was LF17 BCY registered?

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

Is LF17 BCY safe to buy?

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