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MM18 EVX

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,130 mi
Last recorded83,130 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 83,130 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 75,198 miles

service is over due advise this could result in a refusal to test

Pass 13 Aug 2024 69,226 miles

Nearside Front cornering light in op

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 69,199 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front cornering light in op

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 60,891 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 56,576 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 39,451 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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MM18 EVX 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MM18 EVX?

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What year was MM18 EVX registered?

MM18 EVX is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 11 July 2018.

Is MM18 EVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM18 EVX 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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