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LF17 FKN

2017 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,439 mi
Last recorded130,439 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 130,439 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))

Fail 13 Jun 2026 130,414 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 122,587 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 114,003 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 113,941 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.46mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.41mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 106,592 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 19% (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 98,315 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 98,308 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing properly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 72,938 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 49,570 miles

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 FKN 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 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.

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

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