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GU18 YBA

2018 Kia Optima

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,568 mi
Last recorded106,568 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU18 YBA
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 106,568 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 95,161 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 94,116 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 91,965 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 91,965 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 90,420 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 75,271 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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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GU18 YBA is a 2018 Kia Optima in White with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 GU18 YBA registered?

GU18 YBA is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is GU18 YBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU18 YBA 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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