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ED53 ARD

2017 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,995 mi
Last recorded115,995 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationED53 ARD
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 115,995 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 107,531 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 99,543 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2023 90,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 80,323 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 68,190 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 68,190 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 56,550 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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ED53 ARD is a 2017 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ED53 ARD registered?

ED53 ARD is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 6 September 2017.

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