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AX66 MHO

2017 Kia Optima

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,172 mi
Last recorded167,172 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX66 MHO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 167,172 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 167,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 161,964 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 160,015 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 153,184 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 147,246 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 147,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 139,593 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 139,111 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 137,493 miles

Front Hybrid warning light on dash

Pass 1 Feb 2021 103,538 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 80,079 miles

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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AX66 MHO is a 2017 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AX66 MHO registered?

AX66 MHO is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 20 January 2017.

Is AX66 MHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX66 MHO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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