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P5 RGN

2017 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,453 mi
Last recorded160,453 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 RGN
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 160,453 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 153,363 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 136,140 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 136,138 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2022 118,547 miles

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dashcam and satnav removed ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2 nails in tread ()

Rattling noise coming from gearbox area, further investigation advised

Pass 31 Aug 2021 94,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 69,080 miles

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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P5 RGN 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.

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What year was P5 RGN registered?

P5 RGN is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 20 October 2017.

Is P5 RGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 RGN 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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