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KJ17 AYC

2017 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,100 mi
Last recorded106,100 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ17 AYC
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 106,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn hard on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2025 99,691 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 91,742 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 80,797 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 75,714 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 68,341 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 68,321 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 55,345 miles
Pass 13 Jun 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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KJ17 AYC is a 2017 Kia Optima in Blue 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 KJ17 AYC registered?

KJ17 AYC is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 21 June 2017.

Is KJ17 AYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ17 AYC 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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