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RO18 AEW

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,846 mi
Last recorded95,846 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO18 AEW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 95,846 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2354518 worn badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2354518 worn badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 81,247 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge. ( 235/45r18) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 81,247 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225/45r18 fitted instead of 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge. ( 235/45r18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 62,070 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 58,105 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))

Pass 28 May 2022 49,292 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2022 49,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 40,953 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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RO18 AEW 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 RO18 AEW registered?

RO18 AEW is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 13 April 2018.

Is RO18 AEW safe to buy?

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