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BU18 BFE

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,300 mi
Last recorded107,300 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 BFE
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 107,300 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 107,300 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 82,277 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2024 82,277 miles

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 68,135 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 55,730 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 43,890 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 30,875 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 30,875 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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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BU18 BFE is a 2018 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU18 BFE registered?

BU18 BFE is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 5 March 2018.

Is BU18 BFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 BFE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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