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DE17 UGW

2017 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,757 mi
Last recorded113,757 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE17 UGW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 113,757 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 95,031 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 28 Feb 2024 90,904 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 70,089 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 70,089 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 54,356 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 41,367 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 41,366 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 27,284 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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DE17 UGW is a 2017 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DE17 UGW registered?

DE17 UGW is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is DE17 UGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE17 UGW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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