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SK17 VJZ

2017 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,845 mi
Last recorded90,845 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK17 VJZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 90,845 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 76,805 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 69,358 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 69,357 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 59,990 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer CV boot seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear and perished 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn and tyre perished 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

Fail 8 Mar 2023 58,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer CV boot seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear and perished 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn and tyre perished 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

Pass 28 Mar 2022 48,509 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

slight oil leak engine area

Fail 28 Mar 2022 48,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

slight oil leak engine area

Pass 2 Mar 2021 38,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 38,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 31,466 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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SK17 VJZ is a 2017 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SK17 VJZ registered?

SK17 VJZ is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 March 2017.

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