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SM17 OBX

2017 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,103 mi
Last recorded130,103 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 OBX
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 130,103 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 130,101 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 94,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 54,442 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 24,601 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 23,924 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 23,924 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 21,764 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 13,704 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 13,664 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 13,632 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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SM17 OBX is a 2017 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SM17 OBX registered?

SM17 OBX is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 6 July 2017.

Is SM17 OBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM17 OBX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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