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BG18 AXU

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,557 mi
Last recorded109,557 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG18 AXU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 109,557 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 99,790 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 89,795 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 79,261 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 79,259 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 60,221 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 44,648 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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BG18 AXU 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG18 AXU registered?

BG18 AXU is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is BG18 AXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG18 AXU 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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