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RE18 ZMV

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,155 mi
Last recorded90,155 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 90,155 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 90,154 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 81,739 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jun 2024 68,928 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 53,983 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 39,821 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 23,549 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R and O/S/R ()

Fail 2 Jul 2021 23,548 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R and O/S/R ()

Nearside 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 ZMV is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black 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.

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What year was RE18 ZMV registered?

RE18 ZMV is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 4 July 2018.

Is RE18 ZMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE18 ZMV 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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