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ST18 XXV

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,090 mi
Last recorded64,090 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST18 XXV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 64,090 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 55,148 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 55,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 45,414 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 43,832 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 28,713 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 24,930 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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ST18 XXV is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST18 XXV registered?

ST18 XXV is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 28 June 2018.

Is ST18 XXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST18 XXV 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.

Does ST18 XXV have outstanding finance?

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