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RX18 ZKL

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,182 mi
Last recorded95,182 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX18 ZKL
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 95,182 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 87,382 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 74,398 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 74,398 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 63,689 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre 3mm & thin outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre 3mm & thin outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 40,237 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 40,237 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit engine wiring has exposed wires. (4.11 (c) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 27,282 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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RX18 ZKL is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RX18 ZKL registered?

RX18 ZKL is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 13 March 2018.

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