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YR08 REN

2018 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,370 mi
Last recorded43,370 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 REN
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 43,370 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 39,764 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 39,754 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2024 33,765 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 33,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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Pass 10 Jan 2023 25,439 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 20,029 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 15,241 miles

Nearside Rear 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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YR08 REN is a 2018 Kia Optima in Red 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 YR08 REN registered?

YR08 REN is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 5 January 2018.

Is YR08 REN safe to buy?

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