The road tax status for RO18 ULZ is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for RO18 ULZ?

The MOT for RO18 ULZ is valid and due for renewal on or before 4 August 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of RO18 ULZ?

The recorded mileage for RO18 ULZ is 111,940 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is RO18 ULZ ULEZ compliant?

Yes, RO18 ULZ (KIA OPTIMA) meets Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards and is exempt from daily ULEZ charges in London.

Does RO18 ULZ have an outstanding safety recall?

Yes, RO18 ULZ is recorded with an outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice under official DVSA records. Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to rectify safety recalls free of charge at any authorised franchised dealership.

Official DVLA Record

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Outstanding Recall

2018 KIA Optima 2.0L Hybrid electric (clean) · RO18 ULZ

RO18 ULZ

2018 KIA Optima (2.0L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 27/04/2018. Recorded mileage 111,940 miles. MOT valid until 04/08/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model: KIA OPTIMA
Year / Origin: 2018 · Reading
Safety Recall: Recall Notice
MOT Status: Valid until 04/08/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 111,940 mi
ULEZ Compliance: ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
Fuel & Engine: Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status

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Valid until 04/08/2027

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Mileage: 111,940 mi
Fuel Type: Hybrid Electric (Clean)
Year: 2018
Engine: 1999cc

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RO18 ULZ Key Findings

10 MOT tests recorded
Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
111,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

✗ Outstanding recall notice

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RO18 ULZ Mileage History

29/03/202153,368 mi
16/09/202162,546 mi+9,178 mi
15/09/202276,365 mi+13,819 mi
17/08/202383,939 mi+7,574 mi
19/08/202492,485 mi+8,546 mi
04/02/202596,252 mi+3,767 mi
12/08/2025100,773 mi+4,521 mi
09/02/2026106,153 mi+5,380 mi
06/08/2026111,940 mi+5,787 mi
06/08/2026111,940 mi

Average of roughly 10,936 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

RO18 ULZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 23:10

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Kia Optima (RO18 ULZ) between March 2021 and August 2026.

The record contains 9 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (”.

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