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A11 JRU

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,480 mi
Last recorded138,480 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 JRU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 138,480 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 138,480 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 119,819 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 99,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 74,326 miles

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

exhaust too clean

Pass 23 Jul 2021 52,617 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))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 34,143 miles

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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A11 JRU is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A11 JRU registered?

A11 JRU is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 7 March 2017.

Is A11 JRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 JRU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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