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R6 LON

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,889 mi
Last recorded121,889 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 LON
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 121,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 121,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 109,389 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 93,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 78,916 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder from centre of windscreen

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 70,410 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 57,747 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 44,900 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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R6 LON is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black 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 R6 LON registered?

R6 LON is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 September 2017.

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