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DS18 UMZ

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,204 mi
Last recorded118,204 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS18 UMZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 118,204 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 93,853 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2025 93,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 64,999 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 64,937 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 60,137 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 60,137 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 38,396 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 38,395 miles

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

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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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DS18 UMZ is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS18 UMZ registered?

DS18 UMZ is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 July 2018.

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