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RO18 COJ

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,223 mi
Last recorded66,223 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 66,223 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 61,555 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 56,136 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 49,530 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2022 44,509 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 44,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on tread, visible cord 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides aim high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 37,904 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 COJ 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 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 RO18 COJ registered?

RO18 COJ is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 3 April 2018.

Is RO18 COJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO18 COJ 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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