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RE17 JFU

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,543 mi
Last recorded81,543 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE17 JFU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 81,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge, worn on edges, cut on sidewall (235/45/18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge, worn on edges, cut on sidewall (235/45/18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 80,856 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 80,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 79,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front wipers smearing

Pass 5 Oct 2022 78,632 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 62,733 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 49,529 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 35,783 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 9,097 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 9,092 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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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RE17 JFU is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE17 JFU registered?

RE17 JFU is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 12 May 2017.

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