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RO18 WBX

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,920 mi
Last recorded83,920 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 83,920 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 83,920 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 73,978 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 62,319 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 50,341 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 39,212 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 WBX is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WBX registered?

RO18 WBX is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 18 May 2018.

Is RO18 WBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO18 WBX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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