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RV17 VXF

2017 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,008 mi
Last recorded85,008 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 85,008 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2026 84,088 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 77,092 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 77,092 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 72,140 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 72,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 66,351 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 54,593 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s both corroded on the inner braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fan belt is in a deteriorated condition [cracking]

Pass 19 Mar 2021 43,529 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s are showing signs of corrosion on the inner braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 37,778 miles

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

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 VXF is a 2017 Kia Optima in Silver 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV17 VXF registered?

RV17 VXF is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 11 April 2017.

Is RV17 VXF safe to buy?

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