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RV17 VWW

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,801 mi
Last recorded69,801 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV17 VWW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 69,801 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2025 64,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

damage to front bumper and under tray

Pass 12 Jul 2024 57,284 miles

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

front bumper damaged

Fail 8 Jul 2024 57,284 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2023 49,963 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 42,695 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2022 42,695 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 36,503 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 33,173 miles
Pass 3 Apr 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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RV17 VWW 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 80%.

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 RV17 VWW registered?

RV17 VWW is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 10 April 2017.

Is RV17 VWW safe to buy?

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