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ML18 FFW

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,571 mi
Last recorded122,571 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML18 FFW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 122,571 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 116,087 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 116,087 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 110,861 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 May 2024 110,851 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 100,848 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 92,557 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 84,475 miles

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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ML18 FFW is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML18 FFW registered?

ML18 FFW is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 16 April 2018.

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