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CU18 VNK

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,758 mi
Last recorded82,758 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU18 VNK
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 82,758 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 66,072 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 46,501 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 33,011 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 29,029 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 23,345 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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CU18 VNK is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU18 VNK registered?

CU18 VNK is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 19 March 2018.

Is CU18 VNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU18 VNK shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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