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DU17 DWL

2017 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,253 mi
Last recorded96,253 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU17 DWL
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 96,253 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 83,917 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 71,493 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 71,493 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 67,578 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 62,027 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 62,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 55,661 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 52,724 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 52,724 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (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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DU17 DWL is a 2017 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU17 DWL registered?

DU17 DWL is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 29 April 2017.

Is DU17 DWL safe to buy?

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