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RJ18 FKM

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,542 mi
Last recorded89,542 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ18 FKM
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2026 89,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 81,184 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 74,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 71,944 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 45,554 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Hand operation of switch can apply the parking brake but unable to disengage the brake without driving the vehicle forward and letting it automatically disengage. Strongly recommend the customer rectifies the problem. Mot testing guide unclear. (1.1.6 (d))

engine oil overfilled

Pass 7 Mar 2022 40,709 miles

engine oil overfilled

Pass 29 Jun 2021 31,473 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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RJ18 FKM 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJ18 FKM registered?

RJ18 FKM is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 5 July 2018.

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