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DT17 VUS

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,330 mi
Last recorded99,330 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT17 VUS
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 99,330 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2025 90,278 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated loose, but can still be operated via button (1.1.6 (d))

Engine noisy at idle

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 74,697 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake button damaged but parking brake can still be operated via button (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre nearing legal limit currently at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 74,697 miles

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake button damaged but parking brake can still be operated via button (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre nearing legal limit currently at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 61,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre nearing legal limit currently at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 48,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge also bobbing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front mirror backing missing but no sharp edges exposed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge also bobbing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 38,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 29,894 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 29,875 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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DT17 VUS 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 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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DT17 VUS is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 8 August 2017.

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