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MO53 NKS

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,109 mi
Last recorded100,109 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO53 NKS
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2026 100,109 miles

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES SCRUBBING OFF ON EDGE

Pass 16 Jan 2025 88,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 74,299 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 61,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 49,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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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MO53 NKS is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MO53 NKS registered?

MO53 NKS is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 25 October 2018.

Is MO53 NKS safe to buy?

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