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LR17 SDU

2017 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,188 mi
Last recorded105,188 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR17 SDU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 105,188 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 105,188 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 92,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 76,219 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 76,210 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/18, and badly out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2023 61,626 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 51,370 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 40,248 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 35,855 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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LR17 SDU is a 2017 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LR17 SDU registered?

LR17 SDU is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 21 March 2017.

Is LR17 SDU safe to buy?

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