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ST18 HYF

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,491 mi
Last recorded90,491 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST18 HYF
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 90,491 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 83,591 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 71,790 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 59,658 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 44,759 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 41,926 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 41,622 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 33,093 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Front 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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ST18 HYF is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ST18 HYF registered?

ST18 HYF is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 27 April 2018.

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