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BL18 PHA

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

222,444 mi
Last recorded222,444 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL18 PHA
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 222,444 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside+nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2025 202,047 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 181,367 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 164,326 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 164,326 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps nearside and offside (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 163,480 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 145,695 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 130,581 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 114,854 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 100,072 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 84,633 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 65,822 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 63,023 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 PHA is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PHA registered?

BL18 PHA is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 8 August 2018.

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