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WK18 YVJ

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,492 mi
Last recorded51,492 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK18 YVJ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 51,492 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 42,945 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 35,259 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 29 May 2024 35,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 25 May 2023 30,343 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 22,598 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 14,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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WK18 YVJ is a 2018 Kia Optima in White 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.

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What year was WK18 YVJ registered?

WK18 YVJ is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 May 2018.

Is WK18 YVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK18 YVJ 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.

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