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G21 TAA

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,790 mi
Last recorded85,790 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG21 TAA
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 85,790 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 72,744 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded across braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive down rear of engine, covers hiding source (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 65,847 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 55,853 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 28 May 2022 43,750 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 43,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2021 30,824 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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G21 TAA 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 G21 TAA registered?

G21 TAA is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 2 February 2018.

Is G21 TAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G21 TAA 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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