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AV18 BJU

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,398 mi
Last recorded79,398 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 79,398 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 72,305 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 72,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 63,087 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside 2mm and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 52,821 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 45,111 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 40,152 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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AV18 BJU 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 AV18 BJU registered?

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

Is AV18 BJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV18 BJU 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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