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YY17 DFZ

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,396 mi
Last recorded89,396 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 89,396 miles

Central Rear exhaust heat shield lose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and also perished .. very close to limit 1.6m (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge .. close to limit 1.6m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 74,065 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 62,071 miles

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))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 49,223 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 45,153 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 35,496 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 35,496 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 26,894 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 26,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2020

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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 DFZ is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DFZ registered?

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

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