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AV18 BJO

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,179 mi
Last recorded93,179 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 BJO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 93,179 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 76,491 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 53,874 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 53,874 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 39,925 miles

TPMS light on

Fail 11 Mar 2022 39,924 miles

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

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 18 Mar 2021 25,699 miles

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

front brake discs heavily worn

front brake pads worn low

slight fluctuation offside front brake

Fail 16 Mar 2021 25,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45x18 xl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs heavily worn

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre bold on outer edge

slight fluctuation offside front brake

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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AV18 BJO is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV18 BJO registered?

AV18 BJO is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 20 March 2018.

Is AV18 BJO safe to buy?

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