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AV18 OVY

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,272 mi
Last recorded89,272 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 OVY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 89,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 89,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 77,145 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 66,269 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 66,245 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 May 2023 59,404 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 59,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2022 54,042 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 40,462 miles

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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AV18 OVY is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV18 OVY registered?

AV18 OVY is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 May 2018.

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