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YY17 HYM

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,529 mi
Last recorded69,529 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 69,529 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 69,529 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 65,514 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 65,499 miles

Windscreen washer not working Both Front (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 62,257 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 62,257 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 53,764 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 57,969 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 53,763 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))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 46,227 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 46,227 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened due to pad being to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 39,774 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 HYM is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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