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A12 VMO

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,436 mi
Last recorded84,436 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 VMO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 84,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 75,449 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 67,171 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 58,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 58,488 miles

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 47,572 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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A12 VMO is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 53,278 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 8 years old, this Kia Optima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A12 VMO registered?

A12 VMO is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 6 December 2018.

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