2017 KIA Optima 1.7L Diesel · LG67 DNF

The 2025‑09‑06 MOT at 90,699 miles resulted in a pass, confirming current roadworthiness, but the maintenance record shows a pattern of recurring consumable issues rather than a clear improvement or deterioration. The most recent test highlighted near‑edge tyre wear on all positions and a front brake disc that was worn but not seriously weakened, indicating minor but ongoing maintenance needs. The mileage trajectory from 41,274 miles in December 2021 to 90,699 miles in July 2026 averages about 10,000 miles per year, consistent with typical usage for a nine‑year‑old vehicle, with no evidence of extended periods of inactivity; the annual September tests show steady accumulation without abrupt jumps. A buyer should therefore examine the suspension bushes and coil springs, as repeated near‑edge tyre wear (5.2.3 (e)) on all four positions suggests possible mis‑alignment or worn suspension components, and inspect the front brake discs for pitting or scoring noted in the 2024 test (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) and the rear parking brake mechanism for the inoperative side identified in the 2022 failure (1.4.1 (a)). Inspect for structural corrosion behind the plastic underside covers and verify that the parking brake now meets the required 50 % efficiency, as the earlier failure signals a latent risk not apparent in a visual check.