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LC17 BZU

2017 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

80,184 mi
Last recorded80,184 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC17 BZU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 80,184 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 80,182 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 72,836 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 63,501 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 55,857 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 rear ()

Fail 1 Apr 2023 55,855 miles

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust hanger snapped behind front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 rear ()

Pass 2 Apr 2022 48,214 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 38,269 miles
Pass 4 May 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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LC17 BZU is a 2017 Kia Optima in Silver 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 LC17 BZU registered?

LC17 BZU is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 12 May 2017.

Is LC17 BZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC17 BZU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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