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RV17 UPZ

2017 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,741 mi
Last recorded83,741 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV17 UPZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 83,741 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 83,741 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 75,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner tread stepping

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

Offside Rear tyre inner tread stepping

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Undertrays fitted stopping full inspection of vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2024 68,204 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 60,198 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 52,610 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Mar 2021 43,565 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 34,602 miles

Front brake pads becoming low

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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RV17 UPZ is a 2017 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RV17 UPZ registered?

RV17 UPZ is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is RV17 UPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV17 UPZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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