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RV17 YBW

2017 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,984 mi
Last recorded106,984 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV17 YBW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 106,984 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 106,983 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 104,825 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 104,825 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 100,134 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 99,847 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 95,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 78,289 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 62,251 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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RV17 YBW is a 2017 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV17 YBW registered?

RV17 YBW is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 23 March 2017.

Is RV17 YBW safe to buy?

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