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RK17 KRV

2017 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,905 mi
Last recorded116,905 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK17 KRV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 116,905 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 109,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 99,232 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 99,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 99,153 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 86,189 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 68,985 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 68,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 60,555 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 50,979 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 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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RK17 KRV is a 2017 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KRV registered?

RK17 KRV is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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