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FT17 NBN

2017 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

204,870 mi
Last recorded204,870 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT17 NBN
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 204,870 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 204,870 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 176,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped wear to the inner tread block (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped wear to the inner tread block (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 176,048 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped wear to the inner tread block (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped wear to the inner tread block (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 147,964 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Water damage (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 147,919 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Water damage (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 116,701 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shadow of cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 116,701 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shadow of cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 76,280 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 76,280 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 53,165 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2020

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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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FT17 NBN is a 2017 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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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FT17 NBN is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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