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KK18 EFU

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,733 mi
Last recorded77,733 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK18 EFU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 77,733 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 66,940 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 52,837 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2022 44,837 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 44,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 36,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 36,976 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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KK18 EFU 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 71.4%.

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 KK18 EFU registered?

KK18 EFU is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 19 July 2018.

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