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LF17 LUL

2017 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,414 mi
Last recorded95,414 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 95,414 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 83,067 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 70,415 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 70,383 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Exhaust system insecure bracket broken at front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 58,129 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 42,348 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 28,525 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 27,617 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 LUL is a 2017 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LUL registered?

LF17 LUL is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 17 March 2017.

Is LF17 LUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF17 LUL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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