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CV17 WHW

2017 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,185 mi
Last recorded81,185 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV17 WHW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 81,185 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 81,162 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 74,869 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 70,831 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 70,817 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 64,919 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 56,557 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 56,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

different size tyres front to rear

Pass 1 Mar 2021 47,312 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 37,297 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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CV17 WHW is a 2017 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CV17 WHW registered?

CV17 WHW is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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