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BN18 VZZ

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,305 mi
Last recorded138,305 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN18 VZZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 138,305 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 138,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 129,852 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside tyres 3mm tread depth also wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 117,203 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 81,860 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 60,640 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 40,870 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 28,617 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 28,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 8,244 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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BN18 VZZ is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

How do I check the history of BN18 VZZ?

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What year was BN18 VZZ registered?

BN18 VZZ is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is BN18 VZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN18 VZZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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