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WO17 AEF

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,489 mi
Last recorded100,489 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO17 AEF
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 100,489 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 90,972 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 82,194 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 69,842 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 55,994 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 55,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45x18 98y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 45,981 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 45,981 miles

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

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

Pass 6 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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WO17 AEF is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black 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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What year was WO17 AEF registered?

WO17 AEF is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 14 June 2017.

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