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YJ17 GDL

2017 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,584 mi
Last recorded144,584 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ17 GDL
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 144,584 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 133,571 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 132,087 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 114,127 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 104,174 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 101,394 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 101,394 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 79,781 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 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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YJ17 GDL is a 2017 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YJ17 GDL registered?

YJ17 GDL is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 19 July 2017.

Is YJ17 GDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ17 GDL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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