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SG17 VYL

2017 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,401 mi
Last recorded52,401 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG17 VYL
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 52,401 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 49,255 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 46,912 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 44,206 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 41,079 miles

Advise front wipers smearing screen

Pass 17 Mar 2021 36,937 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

protection covers fitted underneath vehicle

Pass 3 Mar 2020 33,416 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 33,416 miles

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

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

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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SG17 VYL is a 2017 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SG17 VYL registered?

SG17 VYL is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is SG17 VYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG17 VYL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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