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AA17 CHR

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,792 mi
Last recorded83,792 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA17 CHR
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 83,792 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 73,314 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 63,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 50,809 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 50,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 41,202 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 33,380 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2020 33,380 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

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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AA17 CHR is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AA17 CHR registered?

AA17 CHR is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 18 August 2017.

Is AA17 CHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA17 CHR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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