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OU18 RSY

2018 Kia Optima

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,910 mi
Last recorded37,910 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU18 RSY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2025 37,910 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 35,575 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 31,705 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 25,447 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 18,590 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 15,677 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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OU18 RSY is a 2018 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 OU18 RSY registered?

OU18 RSY is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 5 March 2018.

Is OU18 RSY safe to buy?

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