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FY17 SHV

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,865 mi
Last recorded54,865 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY17 SHV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 54,865 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

rear discs poor condition n/s and o/s

Fail 30 Sep 2025 54,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

rear discs poor condition n/s and o/s

tpms light on

Pass 26 Mar 2024 51,616 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 51,608 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 45,940 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 39,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 39,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 32,841 miles

advise front and rear wipers blades slightly split / deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2020 27,109 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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FY17 SHV is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY17 SHV registered?

FY17 SHV is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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