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R333 VET

2017 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,870 mi
Last recorded42,870 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR333 VET
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 42,870 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 37,050 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 32,439 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 32,439 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 26,918 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 26,918 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear (0.1 (d))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 24,229 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 21,475 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 21,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2020 20,460 miles

both front tyres worn very low border line

front brake pads worn low

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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R333 VET is a 2017 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R333 VET registered?

R333 VET is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is R333 VET safe to buy?

The MOT history for R333 VET shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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