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ST17 BWE

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,480 mi
Last recorded60,480 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST17 BWE
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 60,480 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wear inner edge

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2025 53,577 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 46,018 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 37,830 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket at flexi pipe insecure but not likely to become detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 31,528 miles

2 wipers smearing slightly

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 23,102 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 20,449 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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ST17 BWE is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ST17 BWE registered?

ST17 BWE is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 22 March 2017.

Is ST17 BWE safe to buy?

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