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DJ52 DAN

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,484 mi
Last recorded58,484 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ52 DAN
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 58,484 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 58,484 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 53,373 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 25 Jan 2024 49,708 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s & o/s ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2023 45,988 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 41,865 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 41,863 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 36,065 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 36,065 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 32,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Screw in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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DJ52 DAN is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DJ52 DAN registered?

DJ52 DAN is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 18 January 2017.

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