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SO52 ERN

2017 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,851 mi
Last recorded113,851 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 ERN
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 113,851 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 98,661 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 98,661 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 97,389 miles

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 29 Feb 2024 84,989 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 71,302 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 58,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on1.81mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 45,757 miles

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

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

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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SO52 ERN is a 2017 Kia Optima in Silver 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

How do I check the history of SO52 ERN?

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What year was SO52 ERN registered?

SO52 ERN is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 20 December 2017.

Is SO52 ERN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO52 ERN 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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