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KT18 RUV

2018 Kia Optima

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,750 mi
Last recorded104,750 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT18 RUV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 104,750 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 92,239 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 85,043 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 79,003 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 65,117 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 65,117 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 51,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (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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KT18 RUV is a 2018 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KT18 RUV registered?

KT18 RUV is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 17 July 2018.

Is KT18 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT18 RUV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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