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HK18 ZGX

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

122,874 mi
Last recorded122,874 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK18 ZGX
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 122,874 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2025 116,569 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective front flexy mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 116,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective front flexy mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 109,701 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 99,758 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 76,019 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 58,075 miles

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

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

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

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under trays 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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HK18 ZGX is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK18 ZGX registered?

HK18 ZGX is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is HK18 ZGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK18 ZGX 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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