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MM18 BAU

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,685 mi
Last recorded121,685 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM18 BAU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 121,685 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 115,013 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 101,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 82,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 53,308 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 33,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nail in offside rear tyre

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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MM18 BAU 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 MM18 BAU registered?

MM18 BAU is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 8 June 2018.

Is MM18 BAU safe to buy?

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