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AV17 SDY

2017 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,107 mi
Last recorded89,107 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 SDY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 89,107 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 89,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split to cords on inner side wall 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also split to cords on inner side wall and cuts in tyre tread 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner tread 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner tread 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2025 77,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 63,192 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 7 Jun 2023 47,403 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 47,402 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 32,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 18,724 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 16,182 miles
Pass 23 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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AV17 SDY is a 2017 Kia Optima in Red 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.

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AV17 SDY is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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