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DY18 VWL

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,916 mi
Last recorded75,916 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY18 VWL
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 75,916 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 67,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Oct 2024 67,110 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Oct 2023 56,714 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 48,153 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 34,623 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 30,253 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 8,081 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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DY18 VWL 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 87.5%.

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 DY18 VWL registered?

DY18 VWL is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 25 June 2018.

Is DY18 VWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY18 VWL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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