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BK07 BAK

2017 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,329 mi
Last recorded103,329 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 BAK
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 103,329 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 103,328 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre and offside rear heat shields insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2024 91,206 miles

Exhaust front pipe hanger broken

Exhaust heat shields loose

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 91,206 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust front pipe hanger broken

Exhaust heat shields loose

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 81,791 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 68,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 56,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 48,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 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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BK07 BAK is a 2017 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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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BK07 BAK is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 28 April 2017.

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