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YY17 HYV

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

207,384 mi
Last recorded207,384 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 207,384 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 205,993 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 197,825 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 181,742 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 181,742 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 143,803 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 89,857 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 56,880 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (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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YY17 HYV 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 HYV registered?

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

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