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KR18 NTO

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,277 mi
Last recorded142,277 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR18 NTO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 142,277 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 142,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2025 121,660 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 121,653 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing Split not retaining grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 98,700 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 Jun 2023 78,715 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 56,760 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 55,787 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 39,151 miles

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

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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KR18 NTO 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 KR18 NTO registered?

KR18 NTO is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 6 June 2018.

Is KR18 NTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR18 NTO 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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