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VU18 HTF

2018 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,176 mi
Last recorded65,176 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU18 HTF
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2026 65,176 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 57,793 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 49,917 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 42,715 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner friction surfaces worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to minimum thickness - Advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 32,547 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 26,167 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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VU18 HTF is a 2018 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU18 HTF registered?

VU18 HTF is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is VU18 HTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU18 HTF shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU18 HTF have outstanding finance?

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