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RO18 ULZ

2018 Kia Optima

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,940 mi
Last recorded111,940 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO18 ULZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 111,940 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 111,940 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2026 106,153 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 100,773 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 96,252 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 92,485 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS, LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 83,939 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 76,365 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 62,546 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 53,368 miles

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

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 ULZ is a 2018 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ULZ registered?

RO18 ULZ is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 27 April 2018.

Is RO18 ULZ safe to buy?

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