MOT Status
ValidMileage
78,252 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all brake lights on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front front brake application uneven
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front front brake application uneven
Rear brake application uneven
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))
How Reliable is the Kia Optima?
Based on 96,564 MOT tests across 12,485 vehicles.
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B195 HOW is a 2018 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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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B195 HOW is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 25 September 2018.
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