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YS18 JYE

2018 Kia Optima

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,044 mi
Last recorded78,044 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS18 JYE
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 78,044 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 78,002 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 46,875 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 39,813 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2021 39,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 37,268 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 37,215 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2020 27,995 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2019 22,719 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 10,488 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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YS18 JYE is a 2018 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YS18 JYE registered?

YS18 JYE is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 8 June 2018.

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