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BV17 CVL

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,066 mi
Last recorded97,066 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 CVL
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 97,066 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust mounting detached

Fail 29 Apr 2026 97,057 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick almost to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust mounting detached

Pass 29 Apr 2025 85,259 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin with discs worn and lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2024 75,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 63,050 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 49,073 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 40,115 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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BV17 CVL is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BV17 CVL registered?

BV17 CVL is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is BV17 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV17 CVL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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