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FY18 HTG

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,924 mi
Last recorded46,924 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY18 HTG
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 46,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 41,414 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing smooth on edges

tpms light on

Pass 11 Apr 2023 32,800 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 26,197 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 19,255 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 19,254 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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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FY18 HTG is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY18 HTG registered?

FY18 HTG is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is FY18 HTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY18 HTG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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