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FN17 VXU

2017 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

151,138 mi
Last recorded151,138 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 151,138 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 151,137 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread separation around inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread separation around inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side worn through to plys (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2025 138,973 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 121,074 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 105,656 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 85,592 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 65,145 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread, mishaped on inner edge, and cracking on outer wall

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread, mishaped on inner edge, and cracking on outer wall

Pass 20 Jul 2020 50,710 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 31,640 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 VXU is a 2017 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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.

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What year was FN17 VXU registered?

FN17 VXU is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 27 March 2017.

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The MOT history for FN17 VXU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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