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AV18 CXB

2018 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

194,316 mi
Last recorded194,316 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 CXB
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 194,316 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 184,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 171,450 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 162,233 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 161,471 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 149,293 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 138,781 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 123,630 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 111,439 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 97,424 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 83,333 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 71,707 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 62,149 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 53,526 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 36,128 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 20,021 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 CXB is a 2018 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CXB registered?

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

Is AV18 CXB safe to buy?

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