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W26 PAV

2017 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

52,707 mi
Last recorded52,707 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW26 PAV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 52,707 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 92,627 miles

Central undertrays fitted

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 92,623 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central undertrays fitted

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 47,824 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 70,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 41,218 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 56,982 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 34,688 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 47,004 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 28,561 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 40,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 23,141 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 37,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 5 Apr 2019 34,614 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 27,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 19,520 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 12,310 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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W26 PAV is a 2017 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 W26 PAV registered?

W26 PAV is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 6 July 2017.

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