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R8 AAW

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,775 mi
Last recorded63,775 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 AAW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 63,775 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 55,662 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 45,982 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 36,249 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 27,325 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 23,644 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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R8 AAW is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black 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 R8 AAW registered?

R8 AAW is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 5 January 2018.

Is R8 AAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 AAW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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