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HJ18 YUW

2018 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,675 mi
Last recorded94,675 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ18 YUW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2026 94,675 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 84,084 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 73,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 62,283 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 47,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 35,672 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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HJ18 YUW is a 2018 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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.

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What year was HJ18 YUW registered?

HJ18 YUW is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 29 May 2018.

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