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FV18 YYZ

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,612 mi
Last recorded74,612 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 74,612 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 74,612 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermittent (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 68,531 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Exhaust heat shield insecure (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 60,707 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 53,982 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 48,342 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2021 41,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

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 YYZ 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 YYZ registered?

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

Is FV18 YYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV18 YYZ 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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