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RX18 ZKU

2018 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

176,221 mi
Last recorded176,221 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX18 ZKU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 176,221 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink gaiter slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 176,221 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink gaiter slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 163,931 miles

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))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 142,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play slight play n/s/r drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 118,565 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 92,052 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 65,319 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 ZKU is a 2018 Kia Optima in Silver 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 RX18 ZKU registered?

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

Is RX18 ZKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX18 ZKU 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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