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YH18 DMV

2018 Kia Optima

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,691 mi
Last recorded139,691 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH18 DMV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 139,691 miles

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside and nearside (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 135,552 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 135,552 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 133,132 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 131,063 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 130,090 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 127,577 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 125,394 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 123,536 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 120,569 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 117,309 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 117,307 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2021 93,860 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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YH18 DMV is a 2018 Kia Optima in White with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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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YH18 DMV is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 12 March 2018.

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