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AV18 BKL

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,450 mi
Last recorded65,450 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 65,450 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 60,150 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 55,738 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 49,964 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 49,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 43,950 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 38,066 miles

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

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 BKL 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 BKL registered?

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

Is AV18 BKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV18 BKL 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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