2018 KIA Optima 2.0L Hybrid electric · PF67 FPC

The most recent MOT test conducted on 7 October 2025 resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. Looking back through the history to 2022, the vehicle has maintained a consistently clean record with no reported failures or warnings. This indicates a highly stable maintenance trend and suggests that the vehicle has been kept in a roadworthy condition without the emergence of common age-related faults or neglect. With a recorded mileage of 43,487 miles over approximately eight years, the vehicle has averaged roughly 5,436 miles per year. This is significantly lower than the UK national average for a car of this vintage. While this low usage implies reduced mechanical wear on the engine, gearbox, and suspension components, it also suggests the vehicle may have spent extended periods stationary, which introduces a different set of risks related to component stagnation rather than operational wear. Given the lack of MOT defects and the low annual mileage, the physical inspection should focus on time-based degradation. You must carefully examine the tyre sidewalls for signs of perishing or fine cracking, as tyres can lose their structural integrity through age even if the tread depth remains legal. Additionally, inspect the brake discs for heavy surface corrosion or pitting, and during the test drive, listen for any sticking or binding calipers that may have developed during periods of inactivity, which can lead to premature pad wear and reduced braking efficiency. Particular attention should be paid to the 12V battery health and the vehicle service history. Verify that oil and other essential fluids have been changed according to the manufacturer's calendar-based intervals rather than solely by mileage, as fluids degrade over time regardless of use. Finally, check the condition of rubber suspension bushes and wiper blades for dryness or splitting, and ensure the service book contains stamps that align with the low usage to confirm the vehicle has not been neglected while standing.