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YM18 OUB

2018 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,620 mi
Last recorded98,620 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM18 OUB
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2026 98,620 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 88,208 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2024 74,275 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2023 62,662 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

Pass 18 Jul 2022 54,082 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 46,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven on inner edge recommend renewal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven on inner edge recommend renewal (5.2.3 (e))

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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YM18 OUB is a 2018 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YM18 OUB registered?

YM18 OUB is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 23 July 2018.

Is YM18 OUB safe to buy?

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