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YY17 HYU

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,919 mi
Last recorded88,919 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 88,919 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 81,207 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 72,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Mar 2023 60,612 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 50,452 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 50,452 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2021 41,201 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 35,131 miles

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

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 HYU 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 HYU registered?

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

Is YY17 HYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY17 HYU 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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