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RE17 UAA

2017 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,514 mi
Last recorded85,514 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE17 UAA
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 85,514 miles

Both boot struts weak

Fail 20 Apr 2026 85,454 miles

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

Both boot struts weak

Pass 14 Apr 2025 77,246 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 71,662 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 68,970 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 65,181 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 65,117 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2022 60,579 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 44,442 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 31,246 miles

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

Pass 9 May 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 UAA is a 2017 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UAA registered?

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

Is RE17 UAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE17 UAA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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