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MM18 AZT

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

80,246 mi
Last recorded80,246 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM18 AZT
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 80,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing/slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 80,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing/slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 70,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 62,772 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 62,771 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 62,763 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 59,154 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake switch damaged but still functions as intended

Pass 8 Mar 2022 45,462 miles

O/S/F brake effort slightly lazy compared to N/S/F

Fail 8 Mar 2022 45,462 miles

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

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

O/S/F brake effort slightly lazy compared to N/S/F

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 34,247 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 34,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside 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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MM18 AZT is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MM18 AZT registered?

MM18 AZT is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 19 June 2018.

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The MOT history for MM18 AZT shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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