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AF18 BYK

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,683 mi
Last recorded73,683 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF18 BYK
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 73,683 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 63,252 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 53,231 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Jan 2024 53,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Feb 2023 44,499 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 34,927 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2021 25,434 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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AF18 BYK 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 AF18 BYK registered?

AF18 BYK is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 28 March 2018.

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