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RE18 JFG

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,561 mi
Last recorded88,561 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE18 JFG
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 88,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s + n/s on wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2025 75,790 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 75,787 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 63,040 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 63,038 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn & lip on discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 52,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge of tyre & c racking in tread of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2022 44,680 miles

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 May 2021 32,881 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2021 32,878 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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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RE18 JFG 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 RE18 JFG registered?

RE18 JFG is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 16 May 2018.

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