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HN18 VLW

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,844 mi
Last recorded120,844 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN18 VLW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 120,844 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin will require discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers & under trays. unable to check some components

front tyres close to wear bars

Pass 18 Aug 2025 111,910 miles

Front Chipped on windscreen

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 111,871 miles

Front Chipped on windscreen

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 98,164 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2024 98,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2023 83,267 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 83,266 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2022 68,983 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2021 59,092 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 59,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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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HN18 VLW is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HN18 VLW registered?

HN18 VLW is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 27 April 2018.

Is HN18 VLW safe to buy?

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