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KO18 RJY

2018 Kia Optima

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,589 mi
Last recorded109,589 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO18 RJY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 109,589 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 109,554 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 99,333 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 90,259 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 81,728 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 72,516 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 72,516 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 72,279 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 72,279 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 71,918 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 60,989 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 22 Jun 2021 42,159 miles

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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KO18 RJY is a 2018 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KO18 RJY registered?

KO18 RJY is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 13 July 2018.

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