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CU18 VNL

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,117 mi
Last recorded76,117 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU18 VNL
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 76,117 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall/perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 67,170 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 53,358 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 39,039 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake\fuel lines front to back

Pass 9 Mar 2022 29,288 miles

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 25 Jan 2021 18,775 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

engine undertray fitted

underside covers fitted

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 VNL 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 VNL registered?

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

Is CU18 VNL safe to buy?

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