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FY17 WHW

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,290 mi
Last recorded101,290 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 101,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2025 90,819 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear boot full of clutter

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

tpms light on not flashing

Pass 13 May 2024 81,716 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 71,690 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test 4 air fresheners on mirror

Fail 17 May 2023 71,385 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test 4 air fresheners on mirror

Pass 9 May 2022 60,298 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front slight damaged to bumper

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 25 May 2021 49,109 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 35,487 miles
Pass 19 Apr 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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FY17 WHW 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 88.9%.

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 FY17 WHW registered?

FY17 WHW is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 28 April 2017.

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