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BD18 TAV

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,375 mi
Last recorded150,375 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD18 TAV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 150,375 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 119,572 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 119,572 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 75,233 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 67,172 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 54,622 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 215/55/17W (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 54,618 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 215/55/17W (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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BD18 TAV 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 71.4%.

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 BD18 TAV registered?

BD18 TAV is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 15 May 2018.

Is BD18 TAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD18 TAV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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