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SA18 YSE

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,673 mi
Last recorded94,673 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA18 YSE
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 94,673 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 80,909 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 70,667 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 53,461 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 53,195 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 38,864 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 24,729 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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SA18 YSE is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black 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 SA18 YSE registered?

SA18 YSE is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is SA18 YSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA18 YSE 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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