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CU18 VNR

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

79,267 mi
Last recorded79,267 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU18 VNR
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 79,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is perished, out of shape on inside edge and has a cut not deep enough to reach the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 71,281 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 71,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 61,548 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 90% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 61,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235 45 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 90% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 51,099 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 41,449 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 32,588 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 VNR is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue 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 CU18 VNR registered?

CU18 VNR is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 2 March 2018.

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