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GU51 ARD

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,491 mi
Last recorded52,491 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 ARD
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 52,491 miles

both front tyres slightly scrubbing on inner

Pass 1 Aug 2024 42,836 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 37,917 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 37,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 34,135 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 33,983 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 25,042 miles

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

Under tray fitted

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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GU51 ARD is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU51 ARD registered?

GU51 ARD is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 17 September 2018.

Is GU51 ARD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 ARD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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