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LF17 WFR

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,446 mi
Last recorded52,446 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 52,446 miles

Battery light on

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Undertrays Fitted, Unable to inspect the full underside of the vehicle

Fail 19 Dec 2025 52,446 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery light on

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Undertrays Fitted, Unable to inspect the full underside of the vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2024 41,960 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 40,650 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 30,193 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 30,193 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

TPMS light on.

Pass 1 Aug 2020 21,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 WFR is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WFR registered?

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

Is LF17 WFR safe to buy?

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