2017 KIA Optima 1.7L Diesel · WO17 AEF

The 2017 Kia Optima presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 12 December 2025 at 100,489 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of clean MOT outcomes across five consecutive annual examinations. Annual mileage has averaged roughly 11,165 miles against the vehicle's nine-year life, a typical figure for this age bracket. The records show steady accumulation: 55,994 miles in December 2021, 69,842 by December 2022, 82,194 in December 2023, 90,972 in December 2024, and 100,489 at the final test. No gaps or sudden jumps appear in the sequence, and the clean sheet at every interval suggests the previous keeper kept on top of consumable and mechanical upkeep rather than deferring faults. With no advisories or failures logged at any point, the tester never flagged suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion. That said, a buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the underbody for hidden rust, check the condition of tyres and wiper blades which fall outside MOT defect capture until worn, and verify service history to confirm engine and transmission fluids were changed at sensible intervals. The absence of recurring problems means no worsening mechanical pattern exists to warn against. The Optima's test history implies disciplined ownership, though the 100,000-mile threshold now makes timing belts, dampers, and clutch wear worth a close look before purchase.