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Y16 SWC

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,131 mi
Last recorded116,131 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 SWC
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2025 116,131 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 98,816 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 80,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 61,452 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 44,886 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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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Y16 SWC is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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.

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What year was Y16 SWC registered?

Y16 SWC is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 2 July 2018.

Is Y16 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y16 SWC shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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