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YR17 VRC

2017 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

202,078 mi
Last recorded202,078 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR17 VRC
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 202,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner arch top flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner arch to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 197,619 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Large cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 183,603 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Back box heat shield loose

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 152,557 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 152,557 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 121,096 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 99,318 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 87,988 miles

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

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

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

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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YR17 VRC is a 2017 Kia Optima in White 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.

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What year was YR17 VRC registered?

YR17 VRC is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 24 March 2017.

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