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ML18 DXC

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,426 mi
Last recorded54,426 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML18 DXC
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 54,426 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 54,426 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Offside and nearside (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 40,016 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 27,049 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 25,943 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 20,557 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 19,093 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 14,937 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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ML18 DXC 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 87.5%.

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 ML18 DXC registered?

ML18 DXC is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 22 March 2018.

Is ML18 DXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML18 DXC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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