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YY17 DFV

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,816 mi
Last recorded107,816 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY17 DFV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 107,816 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 94,108 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 80,448 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 66,219 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 51,709 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 37,690 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 26,822 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 26,820 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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YY17 DFV 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 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY17 DFV registered?

YY17 DFV is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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