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WM17 VVC

2017 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,569 mi
Last recorded75,569 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM17 VVC
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 75,569 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Rear exhaust heatshield is loose

Fail 25 Nov 2025 75,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Rear exhaust heatshield is loose

Tyre pressure monitoring system light is illuminated

Pass 26 Nov 2024 67,972 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn at edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, and stepping. 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 61,250 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated strong advise (1.1.6 (d))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside rear tyre stepping on inner edge, 235/45/18

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 51,091 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated strong advise (1.1.6 (d))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping significantly on inner edge. 235/45/18

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 39,868 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated strong advise (1.1.6 (d))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm, 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and stepping, strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 39,815 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding pads are coming down (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated strong advise (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm, 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and stepping, strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 30,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 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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WM17 VVC is a 2017 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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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WM17 VVC is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 19 June 2017.

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