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RK17 BXF

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,603 mi
Last recorded94,603 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK17 BXF
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 94,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5mm tread depth in middle (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm tread depth in middle (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 94,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5mm tread depth in middle (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm tread depth in middle (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 84,358 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 73,060 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexis both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 60,868 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 60,627 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 47,615 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 36,935 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 27,787 miles

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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RK17 BXF is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RK17 BXF registered?

RK17 BXF is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 7 March 2017.

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