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RE17 YDR

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,531 mi
Last recorded94,531 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE17 YDR
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 94,531 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 94,399 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front ON LIMIT

Pass 22 Apr 2025 89,009 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 81,227 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 81,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 71,847 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 63,622 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 54,287 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 44,828 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 44,828 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 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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RE17 YDR 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 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 RE17 YDR registered?

RE17 YDR is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 23 June 2017.

Is RE17 YDR safe to buy?

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