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SK17 VLX

2017 Kia Optima

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,517 mi
Last recorded88,517 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK17 VLX
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 88,517 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 88,134 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 79,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 72,198 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 63,079 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 56,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55R17 Inner&Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55R17 Inner&Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 50,113 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 40,465 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Torn slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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 VLX is a 2017 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) 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.

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What year was SK17 VLX registered?

SK17 VLX is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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