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AO18 CFN

2018 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,062 mi
Last recorded50,062 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 CFN
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 50,062 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 45,868 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 40,872 miles

Rear Rear wiper smearing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 40,872 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen jet nozzles missing in housing preventing proper spray pattern (3.5 (a))

Rear Rear wiper smearing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 36,647 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 32,752 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 26,832 miles

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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AO18 CFN is a 2018 Kia Optima in Red 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO18 CFN registered?

AO18 CFN is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 20 March 2018.

Is AO18 CFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 CFN 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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