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AO17 FJY

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,637 mi
Last recorded119,637 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 FJY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 119,637 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 117,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 103,212 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 103,207 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 89,074 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 74,096 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 54,431 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 42,952 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

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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AO17 FJY 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 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO17 FJY registered?

AO17 FJY is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 24 April 2017.

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