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YL17 BSU

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,002 mi
Last recorded98,002 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 BSU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 98,002 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 84,719 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 84,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Apr 2024 69,192 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 59,492 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 52,663 miles

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

Nearside Front washer jet poor

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 44,492 miles

Nearside Front 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))

bonnet hard to open

Pass 13 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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YL17 BSU is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL17 BSU registered?

YL17 BSU is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 21 July 2017.

Is YL17 BSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 BSU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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