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LF17 WFD

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,285 mi
Last recorded190,285 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 190,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 186,482 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 180,872 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear parking brake on minimum requirement

Fail 28 Nov 2023 180,872 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

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

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

Rear parking brake on minimum requirement

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 WFD is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 WFD registered?

LF17 WFD is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 28 March 2017.

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