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CU18 YOW

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,151 mi
Last recorded60,151 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU18 YOW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 60,151 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 50,598 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 42,189 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 30,949 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 22,872 miles

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

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

both front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 16 Mar 2021 15,104 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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CU18 YOW is a 2018 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YOW registered?

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

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