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BU18 PVA

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,482 mi
Last recorded92,482 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 PVA
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 92,482 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 92,482 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 78,870 miles

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 64,357 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 9 Mar 2023 54,400 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 42,465 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 33,592 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 33,591 miles

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.

83.4%
Pass Rate
8,760
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
12,485
On UK Roads
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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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What year was BU18 PVA registered?

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

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