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LF17 FHV

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,501 mi
Last recorded115,501 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 115,501 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2025 109,807 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 103,202 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 92,284 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 91,732 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 84,231 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022
Pass 25 Feb 2021 75,407 miles

suspect offside rear brake to be binding when hot

Pass 28 Feb 2020 61,286 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 61,286 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 FHV 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 70%.

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 FHV registered?

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

Is LF17 FHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF17 FHV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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