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J21 TUF

2017 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,970 mi
Last recorded100,970 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 TUF
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2026 100,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 90,248 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 86,173 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 60,926 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 43,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 18,287 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 14,913 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 11,164 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres - slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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J21 TUF is a 2017 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J21 TUF registered?

J21 TUF is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is J21 TUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J21 TUF shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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