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AA03 LON

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,737 mi
Last recorded99,737 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA03 LON
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 99,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge/shoulder devoid of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge/shoulder devoid of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 84,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 77,627 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring certain components for inspection

Pass 14 Feb 2023 67,760 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded inside

Under trays fitted obscured some components for inspection

Fail 13 Feb 2023 67,754 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All brake discs slightly corroded inside

Front front wiper blades smearing slightly

Under trays fitted obscured some components for inspection

Pass 11 Feb 2022 56,631 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 56,631 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 44,663 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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AA03 LON is a 2018 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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AA03 LON is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 12 January 2018.

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