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FJ17 YJV

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,018 mi
Last recorded142,018 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ17 YJV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2025 142,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/r tyre mishappen

Pass 26 Oct 2024 116,255 miles

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

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2023 91,161 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 68,848 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 52,308 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 37,683 miles
Pass 20 Jul 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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FJ17 YJV is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FJ17 YJV registered?

FJ17 YJV is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 28 July 2017.

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