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AV18 BJY

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,878 mi
Last recorded62,878 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2026 62,878 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 56,205 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 47,505 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 40,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 34,444 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 21,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 BJY is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV18 BJY registered?

AV18 BJY is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is AV18 BJY safe to buy?

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