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NK18 VVN

2018 Kia Optima

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,972 mi
Last recorded142,972 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK18 VVN
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 142,972 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2026 142,130 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 126,262 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 116,498 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 116,492 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 108,083 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 95,512 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 92,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 62,409 miles

under tray and sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2022 62,409 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2021 52,175 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted

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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NK18 VVN is a 2018 Kia Optima in White with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NK18 VVN registered?

NK18 VVN is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 14 March 2018.

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