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BL18 PGU

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,408 mi
Last recorded66,408 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 66,408 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 56,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 46,674 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 46,674 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 36,560 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 36,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 31,203 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 23,809 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 PGU 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL18 PGU registered?

BL18 PGU is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 6 July 2018.

Is BL18 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL18 PGU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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