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YY17 DFU

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,223 mi
Last recorded103,223 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY17 DFU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 103,223 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 68,525 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 68,525 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 38,309 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 36,144 miles

emissions clean, no print out

Pass 21 Sep 2021 23,308 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Feb 2021 21,186 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 17,811 miles

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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YY17 DFU 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 YY17 DFU registered?

YY17 DFU is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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The MOT history for YY17 DFU 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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