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OB08 LJB

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,648 mi
Last recorded77,648 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOB08 LJB
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 77,648 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 69,794 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 62,835 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 55,698 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 55,698 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2021 48,263 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 41,926 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 41,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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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OB08 LJB is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OB08 LJB registered?

OB08 LJB is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 18 April 2017.

Is OB08 LJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OB08 LJB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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