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AY18 YWF

2018 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,903 mi
Last recorded132,903 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 YWF
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 132,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2025 119,584 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 119,584 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 101,039 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 90,443 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 81,665 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 52,573 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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AY18 YWF is a 2018 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AY18 YWF registered?

AY18 YWF is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 20 March 2018.

Is AY18 YWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY18 YWF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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