2017 KIA Optima 1.7L Diesel · RV67 LLD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 58,133 miles passed without defects, it noted advisories for both front tyres reaching the legal limit and showing uneven wear. This suggests a trend where components are only addressed once they approach failure thresholds, a theme established by the multiple failures in early 2023. At nine years old with 58,133 miles, the Kia Optima has averaged approximately 6,400 miles per year, which is consistent with low-to-moderate annual usage. The data shows a significant period of activity between February 2023 and October 2023, where the car covered over 3,200 miles in eight months. However, the gap of 5,600 miles between October 2024 and October 2025 indicates periods of lower use, which can lead to the degradation of rubber components despite the low overall mileage. A buyer must attend closely to the braking system and suspension condition due to recurring issues. The October 2023 test flagged thin rear brake pads, binding rear service brakes, and pitted front discs. While these were seemingly rectified by the 2024 test, the previous presence of an oil leak in 2023 warrants a physical inspection of the engine seals and gearbox to ensure it has not worsened. The repeated reports of perished tyres and uneven wear across 2023 and 2025 also indicate that the alignment may require checking or that suspension bushes are causing premature tyre degradation.