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UM13 DGE

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,616 mi
Last recorded98,616 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUM13 DGE
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 98,616 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 95,796 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 86,159 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 86,151 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2023 65,396 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 41,444 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 14 Feb 2022 41,444 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 12 Mar 2021 34,408 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 34,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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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UM13 DGE is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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.

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What year was UM13 DGE registered?

UM13 DGE is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 9 March 2018.

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