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R25 SBE

2017 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,001 mi
Last recorded133,001 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR25 SBE
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 133,001 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 127,644 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 120,391 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 120,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2023 107,199 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 93,580 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 93,554 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 77,358 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 73,052 miles

inner wings coated in dirt

Fail 26 Feb 2021 73,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

inner wings coated in dirt

Pass 26 Feb 2020 63,410 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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R25 SBE is a 2017 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R25 SBE registered?

R25 SBE is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is R25 SBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R25 SBE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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