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RE17 GDO

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,810 mi
Last recorded81,810 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE17 GDO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 81,810 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 73,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre/bold on inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 66,819 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 54,916 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 54,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 41,597 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 32,705 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Nov 2020 32,703 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Apr 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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RE17 GDO 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 77.8%.

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 RE17 GDO registered?

RE17 GDO is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 4 May 2017.

Is RE17 GDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE17 GDO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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