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SL17 GKG

2017 Kia Optima

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,679 mi
Last recorded99,679 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL17 GKG
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 99,679 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2025 97,873 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2025 89,556 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer & inner both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer & inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 89,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer & inner both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer & inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 52,706 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 48,383 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 44,139 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 20,591 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 20,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 20,462 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 17,962 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 14,206 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 13,950 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 13,950 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 7,651 miles
Pass 30 Mar 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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SL17 GKG is a 2017 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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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SL17 GKG is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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