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BS03 NCS

2018 Kia Optima

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,299 mi
Last recorded77,299 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS03 NCS
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 77,299 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 77,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Not working as intended (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Not working as intended (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 69,961 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 60,081 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on

Pass 3 Oct 2022 48,156 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 27,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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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BS03 NCS is a 2018 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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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What year was BS03 NCS registered?

BS03 NCS is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 26 September 2018.

Is BS03 NCS safe to buy?

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