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RJ17 CGV

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,308 mi
Last recorded141,308 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ17 CGV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 141,308 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear, strongly advise (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Strongly advise (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 126,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 126,266 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Also appears to have been seriously overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Also appears to have been seriously overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 109,831 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine undertray fitted, advise further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 109,711 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine undertray fitted, advise further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 92,522 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tpms light is illuminated

Fail 14 Oct 2022 92,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tpms light is illuminated

Pass 4 Nov 2021 71,410 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 49,017 miles

brakes are worn

Pass 15 Jun 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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RJ17 CGV is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black 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 RJ17 CGV registered?

RJ17 CGV is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 23 June 2017.

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