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MC18 GVA

2018 Kia Optima

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,806 mi
Last recorded33,806 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC18 GVA
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 33,806 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 30,042 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 25,417 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 20,385 miles

front wipers are a little smeary across windscreen

rear wiper blade has a split rubber

Pass 17 May 2022 16,580 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 10,507 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 10,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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MC18 GVA 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 MC18 GVA registered?

MC18 GVA is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 13 July 2018.

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