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YT18 WMW

2018 Kia Optima

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,844 mi
Last recorded148,844 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT18 WMW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 148,844 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jul 2026 148,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm cracked and out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2025 129,094 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 121,038 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 114,391 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 101,783 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 101,783 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements likely to be misread (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 78,359 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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YT18 WMW is a 2018 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 YT18 WMW registered?

YT18 WMW is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 March 2018.

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