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WG18 NGU

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,181 mi
Last recorded132,181 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG18 NGU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 132,181 miles

Engine covers And under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 118,018 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 95,222 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 86,736 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 86,663 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 86,663 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 69,743 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone a less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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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WG18 NGU is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WG18 NGU registered?

WG18 NGU is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 13 June 2018.

Is WG18 NGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG18 NGU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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