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D17 RLA

2017 Kia Optima

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,628 mi
Last recorded85,628 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 RLA
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 85,628 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 85,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ns and os trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 121,251 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 76,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 116,579 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 64,449 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 103,810 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jun 2023 103,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 56,909 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 79,858 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Mar 2022 79,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2022 48,745 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 40,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 68,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2020 33,088 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 56,189 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 39,541 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 31,116 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 31,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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D17 RLA is a 2017 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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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D17 RLA is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 January 2017.

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