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MM18 BBE

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,779 mi
Last recorded72,779 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 72,779 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 58,930 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 55,758 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 55,758 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 47,730 miles

oil l;eak[near turbo]

rattie near gear box

Pass 24 Jun 2022 40,305 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2021 24,446 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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MM18 BBE is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MM18 BBE registered?

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

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