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R18 BYK

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,154 mi
Last recorded104,154 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 BYK
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 104,154 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 104,153 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 93,830 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 81,546 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 81,543 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 65,258 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 65,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 54,173 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 54,173 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2020 39,472 miles

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

Pass 2 May 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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R18 BYK is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R18 BYK registered?

R18 BYK is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 10 May 2017.

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