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WJ17 UCN

2017 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,171 mi
Last recorded99,171 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ17 UCN
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 99,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to misshape and get low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to misshape and get low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 99,164 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to misshape and get low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to misshape and get low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 84,194 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 67,540 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges. 235/45r18

Fail 21 Feb 2024 67,480 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges. 235/45r18

Pass 20 Feb 2023 53,447 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both badly misshapen inner edges (235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2022 46,159 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 235 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2021 45,305 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres misshapen inner edges (235/45r18

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2020 41,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads 2 to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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WJ17 UCN is a 2017 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WJ17 UCN registered?

WJ17 UCN is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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