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SD18 VGR

2018 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,324 mi
Last recorded126,324 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD18 VGR
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 126,324 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2025 125,031 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 125,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 110,917 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 110,470 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 110,458 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 105,518 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 93,589 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 76,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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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SD18 VGR is a 2018 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SD18 VGR registered?

SD18 VGR is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 22 May 2018.

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