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KT17 DAV

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,573 mi
Last recorded78,573 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT17 DAV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 78,573 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 69,106 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 69,105 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 215 50 17 95W Offside and 215 55 17 98W Nearside (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm and worn on both edges 215 55 17 98W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Has 2 in the inner edge 215 55 17 98W ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall and has cuts in the tread 215 55 17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 60,269 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 56,445 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 45,886 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 35,187 miles

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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KT17 DAV is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 53,278 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 8 years old, this Kia Optima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KT17 DAV registered?

KT17 DAV is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 7 August 2018.

Is KT17 DAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT17 DAV 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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