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BL18 JVW

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,993 mi
Last recorded107,993 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 30 May 2025 107,993 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 83,764 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs have slight pitting/corrosion to surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 58,663 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 36,468 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 16,235 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (215/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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 JVW is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 BL18 JVW registered?

BL18 JVW is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 6 June 2018.

Is BL18 JVW safe to buy?

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