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M29 MCJ

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

151,839 mi
Last recorded151,839 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 MCJ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2025 151,839 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 132,917 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 19 Jan 2024 119,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Mar 2023 109,405 miles

Lower undertrays fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Mar 2023 109,371 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Lower undertrays fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jul 2022 106,038 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 94,997 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 68,436 miles
Pass 11 Jul 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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M29 MCJ is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black 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 M29 MCJ registered?

M29 MCJ is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 19 July 2017.

Is M29 MCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M29 MCJ 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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