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FV18 UNG

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,050 mi
Last recorded215,050 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 215,050 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 214,658 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 166,798 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 166,795 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 110,696 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 104,634 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 57,764 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 28,383 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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FV18 UNG is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV18 UNG registered?

FV18 UNG is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 5 July 2018.

Is FV18 UNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV18 UNG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV18 UNG have outstanding finance?

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