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SB18 BKE

2018 Kia Optima

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,264 mi
Last recorded123,264 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB18 BKE
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 123,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jul 2025 117,680 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 107,148 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 101,935 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 90,697 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 80,471 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 80,062 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 76,203 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 65,299 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 44,548 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 44,548 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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SB18 BKE is a 2018 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SB18 BKE registered?

SB18 BKE is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 15 June 2018.

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