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SM18 FPE

2018 Kia Optima

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,448 mi
Last recorded123,448 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 FPE
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 123,448 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 123,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2026 107,772 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 104,721 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 215 55 17

Fail 29 Apr 2025 104,721 miles

Nearside Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 215 55 17

Pass 9 May 2024 99,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 9 May 2024 99,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 81,363 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 81,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN BALD INNER EDGE, VERY CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

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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SM18 FPE is a 2018 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SM18 FPE registered?

SM18 FPE is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 20 July 2018.

Is SM18 FPE safe to buy?

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