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RK18 AXF

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,080 mi
Last recorded145,080 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK18 AXF
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 145,080 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 132,304 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 110,726 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 87,691 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 87,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 70,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit, almost devoid of tread on inner edge and stone embedded (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit, perishing and devoid of tread on inner edge, small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 50,685 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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RK18 AXF is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel 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 RK18 AXF registered?

RK18 AXF is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 9 March 2018.

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The MOT history for RK18 AXF 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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