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GK18 CHL

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,749 mi
Last recorded92,749 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK18 CHL
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 92,749 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 79,228 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 76,611 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 64,350 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre has two ()

Pass 17 Feb 2023 51,929 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 38,970 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 28,058 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 28,056 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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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GK18 CHL is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK18 CHL registered?

GK18 CHL is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is GK18 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK18 CHL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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