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S26 LUM

2017 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,310 mi
Last recorded100,310 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 LUM
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 100,310 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 93,964 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 86,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/17 xl (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2024 86,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/17 xl (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2023 78,958 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 65,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 3 Jul 2022 65,147 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated switch broken (1.1.6 (d))

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))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 18 Jun 2021 50,582 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 40,109 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Jun 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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S26 LUM is a 2017 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S26 LUM registered?

S26 LUM is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 7 July 2017.

Is S26 LUM safe to buy?

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