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BK17 YBC

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,810 mi
Last recorded66,810 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK17 YBC
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 66,810 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 66,807 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 58,421 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres badly worn on shoulders and nearside front flat at point of test (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 50,146 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 42,769 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 33,857 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 33,857 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 30,200 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Sep 2020 24,827 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted cannot check seat belts

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Sep 2020 24,827 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted cannot check seat belts

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 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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BK17 YBC is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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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What year was BK17 YBC registered?

BK17 YBC is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 10 April 2017.

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