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R444 AYH

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,207 mi
Last recorded87,207 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR444 AYH
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 87,207 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 85,854 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 85,854 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 73,822 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside headlight damaged

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 73,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside headlight damaged

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 57,773 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both sides (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 47,747 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 5 Jun 2021 36,905 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 36,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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R444 AYH is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R444 AYH registered?

R444 AYH is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 6 March 2018.

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The MOT history for R444 AYH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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