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YK18 HVO

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

133,538 mi
Last recorded133,538 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK18 HVO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 133,538 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2025 133,007 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 132,303 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 108,600 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 82,978 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 79,544 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 75,639 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 49,393 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 40,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2021 28,331 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam

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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YK18 HVO is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK18 HVO registered?

YK18 HVO is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 28 March 2018.

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