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C12 JBE

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,097 mi
Last recorded97,097 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 JBE
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 97,097 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 97,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2025 89,311 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 89,310 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 84,337 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 63,373 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 44,110 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 27,503 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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C12 JBE 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 C12 JBE registered?

C12 JBE is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 17 May 2018.

Is C12 JBE safe to buy?

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