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RO18 WBF

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,691 mi
Last recorded99,691 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 99,691 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 96,440 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 94,015 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 94,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 84,045 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 73,170 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 64,236 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 WBF 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 WBF registered?

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

Is RO18 WBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO18 WBF 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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