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RK17 WJA

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,667 mi
Last recorded108,667 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 108,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 108,649 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 106,617 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 101,258 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 93,251 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 86,865 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 83,833 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewalls has deep cuts but no ply cords exposed

Pass 24 Feb 2022 66,077 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 55,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 38,915 miles

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

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 WJA is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RK17 WJA registered?

RK17 WJA is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 2 March 2017.

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