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R6 VLS

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,775 mi
Last recorded56,775 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 VLS
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2026 56,775 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All at ends not coated in plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 50,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 41,885 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened minor corrosion on inside of front disc brakes (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust mount broken, however system is supported well elsewhere

Pass 14 Jan 2023 34,128 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 25,274 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 18,791 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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R6 VLS is a 2018 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel 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 R6 VLS registered?

R6 VLS is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 15 January 2018.

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