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FX17 BYW

2017 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,080 mi
Last recorded106,080 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX17 BYW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 106,080 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 96,825 miles

service brake pedal travel , recommend further investigation

Pass 8 Mar 2024 86,035 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 4 Apr 2023 74,155 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 59,522 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 45,016 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 32,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

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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FX17 BYW is a 2017 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FX17 BYW registered?

FX17 BYW is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 6 March 2017.

Is FX17 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX17 BYW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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