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SB18 GUH

2018 Kia Optima

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,839 mi
Last recorded137,839 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB18 GUH
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 137,839 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2025 124,490 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 114,828 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 104,203 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 91,784 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 80,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 65,290 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 65,290 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 60,561 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 46,786 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 32,698 miles

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

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

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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SB18 GUH is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SB18 GUH registered?

SB18 GUH is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 May 2018.

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