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OR06 ZEL

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,051 mi
Last recorded127,051 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOR06 ZEL
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 127,051 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 122,496 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively parking brake (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slight wearing on edge

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ( both ) ? (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 122,467 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating paring brake too (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slight wearing on edge

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ( both ) ? (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 117,957 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 112,786 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 95,896 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 73,135 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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OR06 ZEL is a 2017 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 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 OR06 ZEL registered?

OR06 ZEL is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 2 October 2017.

Is OR06 ZEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OR06 ZEL 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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