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MW17 YMF

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,499 mi
Last recorded92,499 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW17 YMF
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 92,499 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 92,499 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 82,984 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 82,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 70,496 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 60,973 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin !! ATTENTION !! Replacement advised as soon as possible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 52,121 miles

Nearside Front tyre bold outer edge

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 46,305 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded approx 50% contact on nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 46,305 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded approx 50% contact on nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 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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MW17 YMF is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MW17 YMF registered?

MW17 YMF is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 29 June 2017.

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