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AY17 VWV

2017 Kia Optima

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,324 mi
Last recorded49,324 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY17 VWV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 49,324 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 49,324 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 46,878 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 43,199 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 40,392 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 37,222 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 34,171 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 28,685 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))

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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AY17 VWV is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY17 VWV registered?

AY17 VWV is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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The MOT history for AY17 VWV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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