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AV18 UAC

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,148 mi
Last recorded79,148 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 79,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 72,504 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 64,227 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 64,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 53,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155517 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2022 41,256 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 41,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 30,182 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 30,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 UAC is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UAC registered?

AV18 UAC is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 May 2018.

Is AV18 UAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV18 UAC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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