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LF17 FHU

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,290 mi
Last recorded110,290 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF17 FHU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 110,290 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 98,613 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 87,955 miles

Handbrake switch damaged but still works

Fail 24 Jul 2023 87,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing on edges

Handbrake switch damaged but still works

Pass 18 Jul 2022 75,811 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 64,010 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 51,261 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 51,261 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (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 FHU is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FHU registered?

LF17 FHU is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is LF17 FHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF17 FHU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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