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ON04 SHY

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

201,366 mi
Last recorded201,366 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationON04 SHY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 201,366 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 187,066 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 150,241 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 122,067 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 107,194 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 74,942 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 74,942 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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ON04 SHY 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.

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What year was ON04 SHY registered?

ON04 SHY is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 9 July 2018.

Is ON04 SHY safe to buy?

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