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LF17 BDY

2017 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,562 mi
Last recorded100,562 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF17 BDY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 100,562 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 100,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front/rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2024 97,784 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 94,422 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 89,759 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 87,090 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 86,510 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 79,354 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres 1.8mm on Inner & Outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 71,217 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 61,231 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from mirror removed - obscuring the view of the road ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed from centre of windscreen - obscuring the view of the road ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged - Damage repaired with glue (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 61,183 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from mirror removed - obscuring the view of the road ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed from centre of windscreen - obscuring the view of the road ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged - Damage repaired with glue (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 48,047 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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 BDY is a 2017 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF17 BDY registered?

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

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