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YE66 DHJ

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,667 mi
Last recorded137,667 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE66 DHJ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 137,667 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 125,633 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 10 Feb 2025 125,633 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

TPMS warning light indicates a low pressure.

Pass 5 Feb 2024 119,182 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 110,788 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 105,916 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 101,926 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 88,314 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2020 88,226 miles

Brake performance not tested Parking brake (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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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YE66 DHJ 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 YE66 DHJ registered?

YE66 DHJ is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 10 February 2017.

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