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RV18 UAB

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

175,845 mi
Last recorded175,845 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV18 UAB
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 175,845 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge of the tyre worn smooth and tyre on about 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre 235/45r18 ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on innner edge of the tyre 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 151,028 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV boot weeping

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 128,398 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 103,707 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 81,182 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 59,614 miles

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 29 Mar 2023 58,101 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 58,098 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2022 45,629 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2022 33,738 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 33,611 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 25,482 miles

Both sets front brake pads worn thin

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Mar 2021 25,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both sets front brake pads worn thin

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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RV18 UAB is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV18 UAB registered?

RV18 UAB is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 24 March 2018.

Is RV18 UAB safe to buy?

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