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RE18 YOD

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,504 mi
Last recorded69,504 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE18 YOD
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 69,504 miles

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 20 May 2025 59,202 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 59,202 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 50,205 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 May 2024 50,205 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 41,592 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 34,645 miles

nearside front tyre down to wear indicaters

offside front tyre close to wear indicaters

Fail 20 May 2022 34,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre down to wear indicaters

offside front tyre close to wear indicaters

Pass 28 May 2021 28,335 miles

Front Inner 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 YOD is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE18 YOD registered?

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

Is RE18 YOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE18 YOD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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