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NG17 NSZ

2017 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,246 mi
Last recorded94,246 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG17 NSZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 94,246 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch defective (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 94,246 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch defective (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pads a lot more worn than nearside, Indicating fault/problem. However no bind and performance passed

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 80,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVY EDGE WEAR,VOID OF TREAD.DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVY EDGE WEAR,VOID OF TREAD.DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake switch faulty

Pass 22 Jun 2024 66,104 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective not supporting exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2024 66,104 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective not supporting exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 8 Aug 2023 59,035 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 49,001 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 38,969 miles

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

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 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 30,235 miles
Pass 13 Jul 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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NG17 NSZ is a 2017 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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NG17 NSZ is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 21 July 2017.

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