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RJ18 VNN

2018 Kia Optima

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,532 mi
Last recorded45,532 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ18 VNN
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 45,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on Outer Sidewall And Wearing on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on Outer Sidewall+ Worn on Inner Edge And Cuts in Tread in Poor Condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 39,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge in Poor Condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge in Poor Condition (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 33,745 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 29,032 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 26,012 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))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 26,012 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))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 18,508 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 VNN is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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.

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What year was RJ18 VNN registered?

RJ18 VNN is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 23 June 2018.

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The MOT history for RJ18 VNN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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