2017 KIA OPTIMA1.7L Diesel

The 2017 Kia Optima presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 21 January 2026 at 58,484 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. One day earlier, on 20 January 2026 at the same mileage, the vehicle failed without any defects listed, a clear administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Across the prior four years the car passed every test cleanly, showing no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion. Annual mileage sits at a modest 6,498 miles per year against the vehicle's nine-year age. The records show steady accumulation: 45,988 miles in January 2023, 49,708 in January 2024, 53,373 in January 2025, and 58,484 by January 2026. No gaps or sudden jumps appear. The clean sheet across all five tests indicates the previous owner kept basic consumable wear and structural integrity in check, with no skipped MOTs or deferred repairs flagged by the tester. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the coil springs, binding calipers, and underbody for corrosion given the car's age. The DVSA record carries no advisories, but nine years of service can hide worn suspension mounts or tired dampers that a road test would expose. Verify the 20 January 2026 failure reason with the test station, as a no-defect fail often points to a documentation or presentation issue rather than a fault with the vehicle itself.