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K121 FLO

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,474 mi
Last recorded81,474 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK121 FLO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 81,474 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 74,624 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 74,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 63,132 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 51,787 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 51,787 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 43,212 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Nov 2021 43,212 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2020 36,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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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K121 FLO is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K121 FLO registered?

K121 FLO is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 9 March 2018.

Is K121 FLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K121 FLO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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