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HN17 GLJ

2017 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

227,122 mi
Last recorded227,122 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN17 GLJ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 227,122 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 212,257 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 176,564 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 138,806 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 138,802 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 113,001 miles
Pass 28 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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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HN17 GLJ is a 2017 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HN17 GLJ registered?

HN17 GLJ is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 5 June 2017.

Is HN17 GLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN17 GLJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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