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CU18 YOO

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,256 mi
Last recorded41,256 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU18 YOO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 41,256 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 39,962 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 39,666 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened band of corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened band of corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 37,391 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 29,639 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 22,522 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2021 16,419 miles

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Feb 2021 16,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

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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CU18 YOO is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue 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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What year was CU18 YOO registered?

CU18 YOO is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 March 2018.

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