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MC18 XYH

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

128,108 mi
Last recorded128,108 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC18 XYH
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 128,108 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 128,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened damaged from pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened damaged from pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 108,745 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 88,117 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 68,194 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nsf and osf just under the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 49,457 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 38,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 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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MC18 XYH is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue 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 XYH registered?

MC18 XYH is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 7 August 2018.

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