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FV18 YYR

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,977 mi
Last recorded67,977 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 67,977 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

tail gate struts not working

Fail 3 Jul 2026 67,946 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

tail gate struts not working

Pass 8 Jul 2025 65,922 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 64,153 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

full under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2023 63,093 miles

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

full under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2022 55,410 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 48,585 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 48,581 miles

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

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 YYR 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.

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What year was FV18 YYR registered?

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

Is FV18 YYR safe to buy?

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