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BK18 SZN

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

218,659 mi
Last recorded218,659 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK18 SZN
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2026 218,659 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 188,747 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 154,800 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 116,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Unevenly Worn, Stepped Inside Edge

Pass 19 Aug 2022 75,802 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 28,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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BK18 SZN is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK18 SZN registered?

BK18 SZN is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is BK18 SZN safe to buy?

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