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KR12 CAB

2017 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

181,752 mi
Last recorded181,752 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR12 CAB
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 181,752 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 181,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2026 160,203 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 132,658 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 110,702 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 86,836 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 60,311 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 40,318 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 36,733 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 35,955 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

tpms light on

Fail 14 Sep 2022 35,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily perished on outer shoulder (235 45 18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily perished on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

tpms light on

Pass 20 Sep 2021 28,112 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished and cracked. b 235/45/18. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 12,129 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front tyres 3mm

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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KR12 CAB is a 2017 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KR12 CAB registered?

KR12 CAB is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 22 September 2017.

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