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FN17 VXC

2017 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,849 mi
Last recorded115,849 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN17 VXC
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 115,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2026 115,849 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 103,208 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Tpms light on dash

Pass 9 Jul 2024 90,417 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyre tread depth near legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Minor engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 82,237 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 67,998 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 63,445 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 63,445 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 50,162 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 50,162 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 43,864 miles

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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FN17 VXC is a 2017 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FN17 VXC registered?

FN17 VXC is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 20 March 2017.

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