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KW18 VGZ

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,600 mi
Last recorded74,600 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW18 VGZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 74,600 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 67,215 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both outers

Pass 6 Jun 2024 57,751 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 50,765 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 42,027 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 36,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has two cut,may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 36,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall,inner edge has nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has two cut,may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (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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KW18 VGZ is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel 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 KW18 VGZ registered?

KW18 VGZ is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is KW18 VGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW18 VGZ 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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