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MD18 DEL

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,840 mi
Last recorded78,840 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD18 DEL
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 78,840 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 71,719 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 63,187 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 53,129 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 49,350 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 49,350 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 39,204 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash camera ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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MD18 DEL 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 MD18 DEL registered?

MD18 DEL is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 12 March 2018.

Is MD18 DEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD18 DEL 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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