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V222 RAC

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,061 mi
Last recorded73,061 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV222 RAC
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2026 73,061 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 67,065 miles

Lower Lower Under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 26 Jun 2024 58,232 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 49,426 miles

Lower Lower under trays fitted obscuring components

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear Discs . Inner disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 40,954 miles

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Components

Pass 11 Jun 2021 33,350 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 25 Jun 2020 26,865 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 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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V222 RAC 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 100%.

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 V222 RAC registered?

V222 RAC is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 19 May 2017.

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