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RJ17 WFE

2017 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

197,234 mi
Last recorded197,234 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ17 WFE
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 197,234 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 196,919 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 180,514 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 180,514 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 147,341 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 117,974 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyres Uneven Wear - Inner Edges

Pass 3 Sep 2021 85,295 miles

Front Tyres Uneven Wear

Fail 3 Sep 2021 85,294 miles

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

Front Tyres Uneven Wear

Pass 24 Sep 2020 68,425 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 68,421 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (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 WFE is a 2017 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WFE registered?

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

Is RJ17 WFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ17 WFE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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