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BL18 HZM

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,697 mi
Last recorded160,697 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL18 HZM
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 160,697 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2025 146,970 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 146,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 8 May 2024 127,138 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective weld broke on bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2023 106,985 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 86,504 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2022 85,947 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 71,267 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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BL18 HZM is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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BL18 HZM is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 May 2018.

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