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YY17 LNZ

2017 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,382 mi
Last recorded139,382 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY17 LNZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 139,382 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 108,918 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 78,491 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 51,752 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 42,808 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 42,807 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 31,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 31,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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YY17 LNZ is a 2017 Kia Optima in Red 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.

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What year was YY17 LNZ registered?

YY17 LNZ is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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