MOT Status
ValidMileage
92,482 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Undertrays fitted full inspection not possible
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + worn on inner edge + cut in outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear brake discs corroded
wipers deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + worn on inner edge + cut in outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear brake discs corroded
wipers deteriorated
How Reliable is the Kia Optima?
Based on 96,564 MOT tests across 12,485 vehicles.
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BU18 PVA is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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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How do I check the history of BU18 PVA?
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What year was BU18 PVA registered?
BU18 PVA is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 5 March 2018.
Is BU18 PVA safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU18 PVA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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