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BT17 LRJ

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,236 mi
Last recorded90,236 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 LRJ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 90,236 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 80,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Stepped On Inner Edge

Offside Rear Tyre Stepped On Inner Edge

Fail 3 Oct 2024 80,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Stepped On Inner Edge

Offside Rear Tyre Stepped On Inner Edge

Pass 29 Sep 2023 73,736 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 73,736 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 54,120 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 53,719 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 38,098 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 25,582 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 25,575 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 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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BT17 LRJ is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black 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 BT17 LRJ registered?

BT17 LRJ is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 12 May 2017.

Is BT17 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT17 LRJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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