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FM17 VZG

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,859 mi
Last recorded83,859 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM17 VZG
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 83,859 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 76,722 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2025 76,722 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2024 69,838 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REARS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE BAY AREA

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA

Pass 27 Jul 2023 63,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 56,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm also worn smooth on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm also worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm also worn smooth almost to cords on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 56,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm also worn smooth on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm also worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm also worn smooth almost to cords on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing, advise replace (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 50,271 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 41,336 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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FM17 VZG 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 80%.

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 FM17 VZG registered?

FM17 VZG is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 28 July 2017.

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