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AJ17 MHL

2017 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

11,301 mi
Last recorded11,301 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ17 MHL
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 11,301 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 11,038 miles

Central Rear Washer not providing fluid

Fail 13 Jun 2025 11,037 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep Cracks exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep Cracks exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep Cracks exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Washer not providing fluid

Pass 11 Jul 2024 10,698 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 10,369 miles

Central Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 23 Aug 2023 10,369 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 14 Jul 2022 9,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 9,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 9,559 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 9,359 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2020

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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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AJ17 MHL is a 2017 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJ17 MHL registered?

AJ17 MHL is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 29 June 2017.

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