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C20 CWN

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,000 mi
Last recorded53,000 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 CWN
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 53,000 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2mm advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 53,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2mm advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 32,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 28,441 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 24,122 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 21,903 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 19,376 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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C20 CWN is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C20 CWN registered?

C20 CWN is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is C20 CWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 CWN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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