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YY17 DFX

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,709 mi
Last recorded109,709 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 109,709 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 95,364 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 95,364 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))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 78,233 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 61,332 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 46,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm bald on inner edge, worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm bald on inner edge, worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 46,981 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm bald on inner edge, worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm bald on inner edge, worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 31,823 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 20,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 DFX is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YY17 DFX registered?

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

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