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FV18 YYO

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,640 mi
Last recorded85,640 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 85,640 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 85,606 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 76,619 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 66,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 56,069 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 43,857 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edgesof tread

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Pass 8 Jul 2021 32,940 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 YYO is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FV18 YYO registered?

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

Is FV18 YYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV18 YYO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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