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V8 BAH

2017 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

146,226 mi
Last recorded146,226 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 BAH
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 146,226 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2026 49,254 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2026 48,997 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 48,989 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2025 127,463 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 36,562 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 110,237 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 31,330 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 89,913 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 26,837 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 69,315 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 18,113 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 49,591 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 10,311 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 37,637 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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V8 BAH is a 2017 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 V8 BAH registered?

V8 BAH is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 28 September 2017.

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