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Y23 AUG

2017 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,067 mi
Last recorded138,067 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY23 AUG
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 138,067 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 124,811 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 106,505 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 86,190 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 68,812 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 56,366 miles

Rear both rear tyres feathering

Pass 25 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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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Y23 AUG is a 2017 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y23 AUG registered?

Y23 AUG is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 3 July 2017.

Is Y23 AUG safe to buy?

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