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SK17 GUD

2017 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,615 mi
Last recorded87,615 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK17 GUD
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 87,615 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 87,615 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 73,500 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 63,614 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 52,381 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 41,883 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 41,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 19,827 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 19,827 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 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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SK17 GUD is a 2017 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SK17 GUD registered?

SK17 GUD is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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