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YS18 OOW

2018 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,654 mi
Last recorded94,654 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS18 OOW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 94,654 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 89,299 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 84,232 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 79,017 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 58,096 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 57,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 35,367 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 35,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 13,623 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 OOW is a 2018 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OOW registered?

YS18 OOW is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 12 June 2018.

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The MOT history for YS18 OOW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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