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FV18 YYH

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,794 mi
Last recorded98,794 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 98,794 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 98,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 90,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 80,006 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 69,971 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 60,059 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 60,046 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 60,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2021 45,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front 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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FV18 YYH 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 77.8%.

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 FV18 YYH registered?

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

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The MOT history for FV18 YYH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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