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DE18 YPA

2018 Kia Optima

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,858 mi
Last recorded36,858 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE18 YPA
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 36,858 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seat fitted to NSR seat, unable to check belt fully ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to OSF tyre tread, no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 34,502 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers are a little smeary across windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 30,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 30,784 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 26,534 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Mar 2022 22,607 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 19,189 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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DE18 YPA is a 2018 Kia Optima in White with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 DE18 YPA registered?

DE18 YPA is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 29 March 2018.

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