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RK17 YMJ

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,242 mi
Last recorded140,242 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 140,242 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 120,985 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 100,939 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 81,773 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 57,543 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 40,955 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly stepped

Pass 28 Feb 2020 33,169 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 YMJ is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YMJ registered?

RK17 YMJ is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 14 March 2017.

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