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RE18 YVW

2018 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,762 mi
Last recorded73,762 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE18 YVW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 73,762 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 57,124 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 43,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 30,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and cracking, small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2023 30,512 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and cracking, small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 22,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts and stones embedded (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 22,962 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts and stones embedded (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 16,842 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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RE18 YVW is a 2018 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YVW registered?

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

Is RE18 YVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE18 YVW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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