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RK18 GUD

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,500 mi
Last recorded58,500 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK18 GUD
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 58,500 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 58,493 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 51,397 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 51,397 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake discs corroded and worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres cracking in treads and slightly out of shape/badly worn inner edges. 235/45 18y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2024 51,309 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 46,342 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 35,339 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 35,339 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 25,977 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 21,834 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 GUD is a 2018 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GUD registered?

RK18 GUD is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 March 2018.

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