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T33 ALG

2017 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,095 mi
Last recorded75,095 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT33 ALG
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 75,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2025 75,024 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 68,323 miles

Central Rear fuel tank heat shield loose

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Dec 2023 61,234 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear heat shield loose

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 55,919 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 55,919 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 44,201 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm tread and slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 44,201 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm tread and slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 36,101 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 30,110 miles
Pass 24 May 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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T33 ALG is a 2017 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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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T33 ALG is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 June 2017.

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