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RO18 WBU

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

182,634 mi
Last recorded182,634 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO18 WBU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 May 2025 182,634 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 172,916 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 150,915 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 133,287 miles

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant bottle completely empty

engine oil overfilled

Pass 17 Jan 2023 112,396 miles

Coolant leak not visible leak but low ()

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

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 93,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 70,802 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 49,410 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 WBU is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WBU registered?

RO18 WBU is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 10 May 2018.

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