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DV18 CTZ

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

53,007 mi
Last recorded53,007 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV18 CTZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 53,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 52,996 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Hand electronic Switch not functioning (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 47,558 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 47,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 45r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2024 41,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 33,604 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 33,604 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner below 1.5 - outer at 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2022 26,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both also slightly squeeling (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both tyres are slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Mar 2021 20,032 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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DV18 CTZ is a 2018 Kia Optima in White 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 DV18 CTZ registered?

DV18 CTZ is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 23 March 2018.

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