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LF17 WHK

2017 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,048 mi
Last recorded196,048 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF17 WHK
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 196,048 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 168,442 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))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 137,379 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 137,379 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 129,869 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake needs adjustment or repair

Fail 15 Aug 2023 129,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake needs adjustment or repair

Pass 1 Aug 2022 116,274 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 95,336 miles

Front front brake pads becoming worn

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

offside and nearside rear tyre worn and becoming uneven on inside tread

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2020 60,895 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 25,382 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 WHK is a 2017 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WHK registered?

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

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