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BT18 USS

2018 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,353 mi
Last recorded131,353 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT18 USS
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 131,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished on 1.6mm worn heavily on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished on 1.6mm worn heavily on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2026 131,351 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished on 1.6mm worn heavily on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished on 1.6mm worn heavily on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2025 128,097 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 104,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 60,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 60,750 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 41,331 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 40,536 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 28,137 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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BT18 USS is a 2018 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BT18 USS registered?

BT18 USS is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 13 July 2018.

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