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RE18 YND

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,192 mi
Last recorded56,192 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 56,192 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 47,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2024 47,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2023 38,579 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 29,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 29,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 22,213 miles

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

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 YND 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 71.4%.

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 YND registered?

RE18 YND is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 5 June 2018.

Is RE18 YND safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE18 YND shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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