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YE18 OOW

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,933 mi
Last recorded74,933 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE18 OOW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 74,933 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 62,171 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder \\ ** also has a nail in it ** (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 56,382 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 56,382 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 52,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm or under (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm or under (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 45,693 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 45,693 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear wiper blade unserviceable

Pass 28 Apr 2021 40,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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YE18 OOW is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE18 OOW registered?

YE18 OOW is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 17 April 2018.

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