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YW17 HNY

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,711 mi
Last recorded94,711 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW17 HNY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 94,711 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All corners where not coated/covered (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective at rear of flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 94,711 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All corners where not coated/covered (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective at rear of flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 86,958 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 79,569 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 69,343 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 45,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 28,224 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020

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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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YW17 HNY 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.

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What year was YW17 HNY registered?

YW17 HNY is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 July 2017.

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