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AU18 XAW

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,078 mi
Last recorded82,078 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 XAW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 82,078 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 74,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2025 74,085 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 64,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 54,167 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 47,855 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 34,439 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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AU18 XAW is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black 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 AU18 XAW registered?

AU18 XAW is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is AU18 XAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU18 XAW 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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