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EK17 KXC

2017 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,457 mi
Last recorded73,457 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK17 KXC
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 73,457 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 62,328 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front 3mm Also Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 51,048 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 39,378 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 30,694 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 30,694 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 26,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just showing a tread pattern on edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just showing a tread pattern on edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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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EK17 KXC is a 2017 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EK17 KXC registered?

EK17 KXC is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 22 March 2017.

Is EK17 KXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK17 KXC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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