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A5 DBU

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,164 mi
Last recorded42,164 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 DBU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2025 42,164 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 37,057 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2023 31,715 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 28,644 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 20,164 miles

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

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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A5 DBU is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A5 DBU registered?

A5 DBU is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 3 July 2018.

Is A5 DBU safe to buy?

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