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BF18 HWV

2018 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,556 mi
Last recorded96,556 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF18 HWV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 96,556 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 65,685 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 65,685 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 34,833 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 18,036 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 14,725 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 11,075 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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BF18 HWV is a 2018 Kia Optima in Red 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 BF18 HWV registered?

BF18 HWV is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is BF18 HWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF18 HWV 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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