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RK17 FMJ

2017 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,501 mi
Last recorded69,501 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK17 FMJ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 69,501 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 63,587 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 54,745 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 43,905 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 43,905 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 31,100 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 23,342 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 14,834 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 14,834 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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 FMJ is a 2017 Kia Optima in Silver 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 FMJ registered?

RK17 FMJ is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is RK17 FMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK17 FMJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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