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BB66 BAB

2017 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,489 mi
Last recorded95,489 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB66 BAB
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 95,489 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 92,398 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 88,054 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 52,907 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 52,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 41,145 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 40,801 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 36,061 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 31,991 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 10,604 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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BB66 BAB is a 2017 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BB66 BAB registered?

BB66 BAB is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 5 January 2017.

Is BB66 BAB safe to buy?

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