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HJ18 ZGV

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,383 mi
Last recorded112,383 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ18 ZGV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 112,383 miles

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 26 Jun 2025 94,172 miles

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

door sill covers fitted.

Pass 22 Jun 2024 71,103 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 53,078 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever damaged (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 53,078 miles

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever damaged (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 38,061 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 25,292 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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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HJ18 ZGV is a 2018 Kia Optima in White 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 HJ18 ZGV registered?

HJ18 ZGV is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 29 June 2018.

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