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RE18 ZMZ

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,199 mi
Last recorded75,199 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 75,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 69,106 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 69,106 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 56,753 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 42,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 42,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 29,735 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 15,028 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 ZMZ 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 ZMZ registered?

RE18 ZMZ is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 5 July 2018.

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