2017 KIA Optima 1.7L Diesel · CV17 WHW

The 2017 Kia Optima presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 9 December 2025 at 81,185 miles, where the tester recorded no defects and issued a pass. The maintenance trend is stable with no advisories or mechanical faults logged across the available history. A minor administrative anomaly appears in early December 2025, when the car failed on 3 December at 81,162 miles with no defects recorded, then passed six days later at 81,185 miles; this suggests a documentation or registration mismatch rather than a genuine mechanical defect. Annual mileage sits at roughly 9,021 miles per year against the vehicle's nine-year age, which is typical for a fleet or private commuter. The records show clean progression: 70,817 miles on 23 February 2024, rising to 70,831 miles the same day after the retest, then 74,869 miles by 5 December 2024 and 81,185 miles by December 2025. No large gaps or sudden accumulation emerge. The sparse record carries no advisories on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, exhaust emissions, or corrosion across any entry. Given the absence of flagged faults, a buyer should still commission an independent inspection of consumable items the MOT does not deeply assess. Check brake disc thickness and caliper operation, as binding or worn components escape annual testing until defective. Inspect coil springs and suspension arms for fatigue not yet recorded as an advisory. Verify underbody structural integrity for corrosion around sills and subframes, since the clean history offers no evidence of prior rust treatment. The two same-day tests in February 2024 and December 2025 with zero defects imply the prior owner addressed issues promptly or the car saw light mechanical stress, but physical confirmation remains prudent before purchase.