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AV18 CZL

2018 Kia Optima

Brown Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,878 mi
Last recorded111,878 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 CZL
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 111,878 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 111,877 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 106,107 miles

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

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2024 88,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 70,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 54,120 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 39,108 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 39,108 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split across (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread, worn smooth on outer edge and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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 CZL is a 2018 Kia Optima in Brown with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CZL registered?

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

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