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SY18 FUA

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,232 mi
Last recorded91,232 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY18 FUA
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 91,232 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 71,152 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 69,426 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 43,169 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 41,551 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 33,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2021 21,637 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 21,611 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to wire (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre close to limit and worn on edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn heavily in inner side and close to limit

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

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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SY18 FUA is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue 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 SY18 FUA registered?

SY18 FUA is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is SY18 FUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY18 FUA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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