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FV18 NHC

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,785 mi
Last recorded84,785 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV18 NHC
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 May 2026 84,785 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 74,074 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 68,594 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 61,953 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOARDERLINE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 53,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 43,420 miles

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

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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FV18 NHC is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV18 NHC registered?

FV18 NHC is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 9 July 2018.

Is FV18 NHC safe to buy?

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