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S111 LEL

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,444 mi
Last recorded40,444 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS111 LEL
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 40,444 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 36,033 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake pads getting worn

Pass 12 Sep 2023 32,129 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 32,129 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

TPM light on dash.

Pass 28 Sep 2022 27,863 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perrished

Fail 28 Sep 2022 27,863 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perrished

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 23,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 23,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 20,988 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020

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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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S111 LEL is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S111 LEL registered?

S111 LEL is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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