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KU18 VEY

2018 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,682 mi
Last recorded122,682 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU18 VEY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 122,682 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 109,135 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 100,374 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 83,037 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 63,956 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 63,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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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KU18 VEY is a 2018 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KU18 VEY registered?

KU18 VEY is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 13 March 2018.

Is KU18 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU18 VEY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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