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RV17 VWU

2017 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,190 mi
Last recorded103,190 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 103,190 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 92,772 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 81,763 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 81,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 71,585 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 61,214 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 49,835 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 40,727 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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RV17 VWU 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RV17 VWU?

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What year was RV17 VWU registered?

RV17 VWU is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 12 April 2017.

Is RV17 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV17 VWU 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.

Does RV17 VWU have outstanding finance?

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