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SO17 RTZ

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

115,385 mi
Last recorded115,385 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO17 RTZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 115,385 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 94,670 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 76,011 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 54,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 53,389 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear cracking tearing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear cracking tearing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 21 May 2022 32,488 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 16,820 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 16,673 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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SO17 RTZ is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black 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 SO17 RTZ registered?

SO17 RTZ is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 25 March 2017.

Is SO17 RTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO17 RTZ 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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