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AV18 CXE

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,473 mi
Last recorded80,473 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 80,473 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 80,473 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 73,536 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 62,861 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 56,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 48,395 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 41,394 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 CXE 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.

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What year was AV18 CXE registered?

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

Is AV18 CXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV18 CXE 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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