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PJ17 LNX

2017 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,135 mi
Last recorded105,135 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ17 LNX
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 105,135 miles

Nearside Front tyre has minor cut in sidewall

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 99,407 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jan 2024 89,633 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 89,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 77,025 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 64,624 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 46,259 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 36,152 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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PJ17 LNX is a 2017 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ17 LNX registered?

PJ17 LNX is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 22 June 2017.

Is PJ17 LNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ17 LNX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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