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FV18 YYX

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,944 mi
Last recorded43,944 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 43,944 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 41,915 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 39,879 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 37,716 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 37,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2022 35,495 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 33,224 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 YYX 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 YYX registered?

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

Is FV18 YYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV18 YYX 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.

Does FV18 YYX have outstanding finance?

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