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RE17 GGJ

2017 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,305 mi
Last recorded74,305 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE17 GGJ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 74,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 74,298 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 53,175 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 45,209 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 45,209 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2022 34,561 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 26,399 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 23,589 miles

under trays fitted preventing the view of some under body components

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 GGJ is a 2017 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE17 GGJ registered?

RE17 GGJ is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 17 May 2017.

Is RE17 GGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE17 GGJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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