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X22 EKM

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,476 mi
Last recorded95,476 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX22 EKM
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 95,476 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 109,198 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 109,194 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Aug 2024 103,332 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 84,261 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 96,060 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 96,058 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2023 75,949 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 75,949 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 65,290 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 65,285 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 90,565 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2 ()

Pass 21 Oct 2021 50,309 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 89,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 87,678 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 87,678 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 84,886 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 82,088 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 82,057 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE ROLLER TEST NOT CARRIED OUT DUE TO FAILURE ITEM S

Pass 19 Sep 2017 74,336 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 59,186 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 47,156 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 42,549 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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X22 EKM is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 X22 EKM registered?

X22 EKM is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 23 October 2018.

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