2017 KIA Optima 1.7L Diesel · TJ04 TAX
2017 KIA Optima (1.7L, diesel). First registered 20 Jul 2017. Recorded mileage 159,570 miles. MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA OPTIMA
- Year / Origin
- 2017
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,570 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TJ04 TAX Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2026
- 159,570 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TJ04 TAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Kia Optima (TJ04 TAX) between July 2020 and October 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
TJ04 TAX Mileage History
- 28/08/202032,535 mi
- 01/10/202033,043 mi+508 mi
- 22/09/202170,729 mi+37,686 mi
- 27/09/2022103,547 mi+32,818 mi
- 26/09/2023122,197 mi+18,650 mi
- 29/09/2023122,204 mi+7 mi
- 02/09/2024140,398 mi+18,194 mi
- 01/10/2025159,397 mi+18,999 mi
- 08/10/2025159,432 mi+35 mi
- 14/10/2026159,570 mi+138 mi
Average of roughly 20,731 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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