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RJ17 PHY

2017 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,586 mi
Last recorded85,586 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ17 PHY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 85,586 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four, NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR very worn, very pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Rear underbody + rear subframe getting corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2025 79,169 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 72,634 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 61,397 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 50,210 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 40,183 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 31,685 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 31,684 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.8mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 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 PHY is a 2017 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PHY registered?

RJ17 PHY is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 7 July 2017.

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