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Kia Optima

Red · Diesel · 2017 · 1,685 cc

LE17 FOMMOT history

LE17 FOM is a red diesel Kia Optima first used on 31 Jul 2017. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 100,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

LE17 FOM red Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 May 2027
Mileage
100,527 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
16,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE17 FOM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
31 Jul 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE17 FOM was last recorded at 100,527 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 22,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,203 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
22,324 miles
Average per year
16,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,527 miles
  • 2025 – 78,203 miles
  • 2024 – 58,577 miles
  • 2023 – 34,150 miles
  • 2022 – 13,298 miles
  • 2021 – 12,277 miles
  • 2020 – 8,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,527 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCovers/undertays preventing full inspection

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 23 Jul 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,527 miles (+22,324)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    100,527 miles
    Test number
    599050889423
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers/undertays preventing full inspection

  2. Pass78,203 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    78,203 miles
    Test number
    171960799672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail78,198 miles (+19,621)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,198 miles
    Test number
    838740132132
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass58,577 miles (+24,427)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    58,577 miles
    Test number
    883537610469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass34,150 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    34,150 miles
    Test number
    788881798110
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail34,148 miles (+20,850)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,148 miles
    Test number
    139900155038
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass13,298 miles (+1,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    13,298 miles
    Test number
    408651684859
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass12,277 miles (+3,457)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    12,277 miles
    Test number
    935916087813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass8,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    8,820 miles
    Test number
    566843072162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    580661944249
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about LE17 FOM

Does LE17 FOM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE17 FOM is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE17 FOM?
The MOT on LE17 FOM is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE17 FOM done?
LE17 FOM was recorded at 100,527 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 16,096 miles a year.
Has LE17 FOM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE17 FOM has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LE17 FOM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LE17 FOM find?
LE17 FOM passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside/offside; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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