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BT17 SCX

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,617 mi
Last recorded53,617 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 SCX
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 53,617 miles

handbrake switch defective

Fail 2 Aug 2025 53,617 miles

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

handbrake switch defective

Pass 30 Jul 2024 46,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 25,563 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 20,893 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 20,893 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Mar 2021 18,808 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2020 15,529 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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BT17 SCX 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 75%.

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 BT17 SCX registered?

BT17 SCX is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is BT17 SCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT17 SCX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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