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BG17 OUM

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,241 mi
Last recorded98,241 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 OUM
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 98,241 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))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 85,270 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 72,288 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 58,370 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 47,737 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 36,510 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 29,471 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 29,469 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 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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BG17 OUM is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BG17 OUM registered?

BG17 OUM is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is BG17 OUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG17 OUM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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