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R5 PME

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,593 mi
Last recorded38,593 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 PME
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 38,593 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 38,592 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2025 30,147 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17 V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17 V 1.7mm limit 12.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH CRACKING IN TREAD 215/55/17 V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 24,677 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 19,815 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 16,381 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 11,735 miles

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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R5 PME 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 R5 PME registered?

R5 PME is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 20 March 2018.

Is R5 PME safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 PME shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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