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RO18 LLM

2018 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,845 mi
Last recorded168,845 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO18 LLM
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 168,845 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 168,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 146,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge 235-45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 120,314 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 93,195 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

nearside rear tyre very worn inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2022 61,184 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 50,138 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 50,138 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 44,017 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 LLM is a 2018 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LLM registered?

RO18 LLM is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 27 March 2018.

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